Mortgage Tech Intelligence: A Blue Sage Solutions Podcast
Episode 13: Rick Seehausen, President of Lenders One
In this episode of Mortgage Tech Intelligence, host Ash Omar sits down with Rick Seehausen, President of Lenders One, to discuss how independent mortgage lenders can remain competitive during one of the industry's most transformative periods. With rising origination costs, evolving borrower expectations, and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Rick shares why collaboration, technology adoption, and operational efficiency have become essential for long-term success. Drawing on more than 30 years of mortgage leadership experience, Rick explains how Lenders One is expanding its cooperative model to help lenders access best-in-class technology providers, strengthen capital markets opportunities, and reduce the cost to produce a loan. The conversation also explores where AI is already delivering measurable value—from intelligent document processing and data validation to marketing operations and servicing—and why finding the right balance between automation and human expertise will define the next generation of mortgage lending. Whether you're a mortgage executive, operations leader, or technology professional, this episode offers practical insights into how lenders can modernize workflows, improve scalability, and prepare for the future of digital lending. About Rick Seehausen Rick Seehausen is President of Lenders One, one of the mortgage industry's largest national cooperative networks serving independent mortgage bankers, banks, and credit unions. Throughout his career, Rick has held executive leadership positions spanning mortgage origination, operations, capital markets, technology, and fulfillment, including leadership roles at Cherry Creek Mortgage, LenderLive, and other respected organizations. Today, he leads Lenders One's efforts to help members improve profitability through strategic partnerships, technology innovation, capital markets execution, and collaborative purchasing power. Explore More Mortgage Technology Insights Discover how Blue Sage Solutions is helping lenders modernize operations with embedded AI, intelligent workflow automation, digital origination, and end-to-end mortgage technology designed to improve efficiency and enhance the borrower experience.
