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Sept. 16, 2026

Don't Panic When You Get Notice of Your Mortgage Exam!

A state regulator tells you your company is being examined. What do you do first? According to Scott Geisel: Don’t panic. Episode 51 of The NAMB Podcast is now available! Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Scott Geisel, Director of Compliance at Strategic Compliance Partners, for a practical conversation…

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Sept. 15, 2026

Episode 51: Mortgage Compliance Should Be Guardrails, Not Brakes

What if compliance didn’t have to slow your mortgage business down? What if it could actually help you grow? In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Scott Geisel, Director of Compliance at Strategic Compliance Partners, for a practical conversation about building a compliance…

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Sept. 15, 2026

Mortgage Brokers. Are You Ready for Your State Exam?

What if compliance could actually help you grow your mortgage business? That’s the conversation coming up on the next episode of The NAMB Podcast. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Scott Geisel, Director of Compliance at Strategic Compliance Partners, to talk about what mortgage brokers and loan officers should…

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Sept. 12, 2026

Mortgage Compliance - When should you call compliance?

Compliance isn’t exactly Frank Garay’s favorite topic. But that’s exactly why we asked him to talk about it. On the newest episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Frank Garay of Loan Officer Breakfast Club for a real-world conversation about compliance, marketing, AI, social media,…

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Sept. 9, 2026

Don't Follow the Crowd Online! Check with Compliance!

Frank Garay is talking compliance. Yes, you read that right. The newest episode of The NAMB Podcast is now available! Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Frank Garay of Loan Officer Breakfast Club for a fun, practical conversation about the real-world side of mortgage compliance. Frank works with loan…

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Sept. 8, 2026

Episode 50: Frank Garay Talks the Real-World Side of Mortgage Compliance

What happens when you ask someone who admits compliance isn’t exactly his favorite topic to talk about mortgage compliance? You get a real-world conversation every loan officer can relate to. In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Frank Garay of Loan Officer Breakfast…

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Sept. 5, 2026

NMLS Changes for 2026! What you need to know!

Your regulator may be looking at more than you think. Emails. Text messages. Consumer conversations. Even what you post on personal social media can create compliance concerns. In this clip from Episode #49 of The NAMB Podcast, Valerie Saunders, Chief of Staff at the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB),…

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Sept. 2, 2026

Mortgage Brokers! What you need to know about compliance changes!

Compliance changes are happening. Are you ready? Episode #49 of The NAMB Podcast is now available, kicking off NAMB Compliance Month with information every mortgage professional should have on their radar. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Valerie Saunders, Chief of Staff at the National Association of…

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Sept. 1, 2026

Episode 49: What Mortgage Brokers Need to Know About NMLS & Compliance Changes

Are you ready for the latest changes in mortgage compliance? For mortgage brokers and loan officers, compliance isn't always the most exciting part of the business—but it is one of the most important. Changes to NMLS, licensing requirements, audits, disclosures, documentation, and even social media can have a real impact…

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Aug. 31, 2026

Mortgage Brokers! Regulators are Watching Your Social Media!

Compliance changes are coming. Are you ready? September is NAMB Compliance Month, and we're kicking it off with the updates mortgage professionals need to have on their radar. Join The NAMB Podcast hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields as they welcome Valerie Saunders, Chief of Staff at the National Association…

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Aug. 29, 2026

Turn One Client Into a Lifetime Business!

Closing the loan shouldn't mean closing the relationship. As part of NAMB Broker Independence Month, Lyndsay Magre, VP of Marketing at Aduvo, joins hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields on Episode 48 of The NAMB Podcast to explain why consistent communication matters—and how email marketing and automation can help independent…

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Aug. 26, 2026

Mortgage Brokers! Independence is Your Secret Weapon!

Episode 48 of The NAMB Podcast is now available! As part of NAMB Broker Independence Month, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Lyndsay Magre, VP of Marketing at Aduvo, for a practical conversation about one of the most valuable assets an independent mortgage broker has—the relationships they've already built.…

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Aug. 25, 2026

Episode 48: How Mortgage Brokers Can Win with Authentic Marketing, AI & Automation

Are you losing past clients simply because you're not staying in touch? For mortgage brokers, closing the loan shouldn't be the end of the relationship. Your past-client database can be one of your most valuable business assets—but only if you stay connected. The right email marketing and follow-up strategy can…

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Aug. 24, 2026

Monthly Newsletters Allow You To Connect without Annoying Your Clients

Are you losing past clients simply because they forgot about you? As we continue NAMB Broker Independence Month, Episode 48 of The NAMB Podcast focuses on one of the biggest advantages independent mortgage brokers have: the ability to build personal relationships that last beyond the closing table. Hosts Ginger Bell…

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Aug. 22, 2026

Why Regulators Trust Real Experts!

The future of mortgage brokers is being shaped today. But are brokers represented when important decisions are being made? In this clip from Episode #47 of The NAMB Podcast, Lauren Patterson, Government Affairs Chair for NAMB, joins hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields to explain why NAMB's work in Washington…

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Aug. 19, 2026

Mortgage Brokers Have Unlimited Possibilities!

Who is making sure mortgage brokers have a voice in Washington? Episode #47 of The NAMB Podcast is now available! As part of NAMB Broker Independence Month, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Lauren Patterson, Government Affairs Chair for NAMB, for a look at the work happening behind the…

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Aug. 19, 2026

Mortgage Brokers Have Unlimited Possibilities!

Who is making sure mortgage brokers have a voice in Washington? Episode #47 of The NAMB Podcast is now available! As part of NAMB Broker Independence Month, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcome Lauren Patterson, Government Affairs Chair for NAMB, for a look at the work happening behind the…

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Aug. 18, 2026

Episode 47: Who’s Protecting Mortgage Brokers in Washington? | Inside NAMB Advocacy

The rules that shape the mortgage industry are being written every day. The question is: Are mortgage brokers in the room when those decisions are made? As NAMB continues Broker Independence Month, The NAMB Podcast with hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcomes Lauren Patterson, Government Affairs Chair for the…

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Aug. 17, 2026

Why Your Seat at the Policy Table Matters!

What happens in Washington today can shape the future of independent mortgage brokers tomorrow. Join hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields as they welcome Lauren Patterson, Government Affairs Chair for the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), to discuss why having mortgage professionals at the table matters and how NAMB…

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Aug. 15, 2026

Carrying the Torch for Broker Independence

Why does NAMB still matter after all these years? According to Past Presidents Joe Falk and A.W. Pickel III, independent mortgage brokers need a strong voice now more than ever. In this clip from Episode 46 of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields discuss how NAMB helped…

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Aug. 12, 2026

NAMB and Broker Independence Month History

Do you know how NAMB got started? As we celebrate Broker Independence Month, it's the perfect time to look back at the history of the organization that's been advocating for independent mortgage brokers for decades. On this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down…

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Aug. 11, 2026

Episode 46: Past NAMB Presidents Reveal the History Every Broker Should Know

The independent mortgage broker channel exists today because of leaders who fought to protect it, strengthen it, and prepare it for future generations. The NAMB Podcast with hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields welcomes Joe Falk and A.W. Pickel III, two Past Presidents of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers…

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Aug. 10, 2026

Unlock Success with AI Supported by Real People

"People want to work with real people." That's one of the biggest takeaways from Libra Branch, The Mortgage Diva, in this week's episode of The NAMB Podcast. Hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields talk with Libra about why authenticity, education, and serving your community are more important than ever for…

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Aug. 10, 2026

Mortgage Brokers Will Have 50% of the Market

What if independent mortgage brokers captured 50% of the mortgage market? That's the bold prediction shared by A.W. Pickel III, Past President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, in this powerful conversation about the future of the broker channel. Join hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields as they welcome…

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