In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields are joined by Megan Anderson—mortgage educator, podcaster, and adventurous van lifer! 🚐✨ Megan shares her unique journey, from traveling across Canada to hosting her own podcast, On the Highway, and how life on the road connects to…
In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Kyle Draper, speaker, coach, and social media growth strategist, to talk about how mortgage professionals can create powerful connections and grow their business through authentic content. Kyle shares why “being you” is the most…
In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Valerie Saunders, Chief Executive Strategist of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), for an inside look at the ongoing regulatory and advocacy work shaping the future of the mortgage industry. Valerie shares her…
In this episode of The NAMB Podcast, hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields sit down with Kimber White, Incoming President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), to discuss the vital role of advocacy in shaping our industry’s future. From the fast-paced halls of Capitol Hill to the everyday…
This week's Weekly Success Builder featured Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at Cotality, who discussed current housing market challenges, including elevated mortgage rates, economic uncertainty, and affordability constraints, while explaining the Federal Reserve's role in managing interest rates and inflation. In addition, the discussion covered future rate cut expectations, job reporting…
NAMB presents “The Broker Comeback Vision,” an exclusive 3-part monthly webinar series starting Thursday, August 14! Join Christine Beckwith, CEO of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching & elite NAMB partner, for this brand new series. Christine has been a veteran sales leader for nearly four decades, in the trenches creating…
Welcome to the debut episode of The NAMB Podcast with hosts Ginger Bell and Matt Shields, brought to you by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB). In this first conversation, Ginger and Matt share their vision for the show, why they’re passionate about bringing mortgage professionals together, and how…
Today's Weekly Success Builder call featured a discussion with Phil Mancuso, President and Chief Investment Officer of EPM, who shared his insights on the current economic landscape and challenges facing the mortgage industry. Phil explored various economic indicators and their limitations, emphasizing the importance of monitoring alternative measures like ISM…
In today's Weekly Success Builder call, Todd Duncan shared strategies for thriving in the current challenging market, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and focusing on fundamentals while highlighting his experience as a mortgage broker. He discussed the power of daily discipline, prospecting, and building strong business relationships…
NAMB presents “The Broker Comeback Vision,” an exclusive 3-part monthly webinar series starting Thursday, August 14! Join Christine Beckwith, CEO of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching & elite NAMB partner, for this brand new series. Christine has been a veteran sales leader for nearly four decades, in the trenches creating…
This week's meeting featured Jason Dickinson with CIC Credit and focused on a discussion of Vantage Score, a new credit scoring model that could potentially compete with FICO pricing and bring more competition to the market. Discussions covered the current availability and testing of Vantage scores, their differences from FICO…
In this week's episode, Laura Brandao with Lighthouse Advisors discussed strategies for achieving success in the final quarter of 2025, focusing on being intentional and proactive in their business approaches. They explored various tools and platforms, including AI language models like Claude.ai, to enhance productivity and content creation for social…
The NAMB Hive is growing — and we’re inviting YOU to lead the way. Watch the official kickoff of the NAMB Hive Ambassador Program, a collaborative movement designed to help mortgage professionals connect, grow, and succeed. Whether you're a wholesale AE, vendor, or industry leader, this is your chance to…
Erica Homefield, director of Loan Growth and Development at Mpire Financial, led a midyear clarity session focusing on business evaluation, goal-setting, and addressing personal and professional challenges. Participants were encouraged to identify areas of misalignment and stress, categorize them using a clarity filter, and create action plans to improve work-life…
On this episode, we featured Ginger Bell, NAMB Hive's Queen Bee, who shared strategies for loan originators to grow their businesses through lead generation, relationship building, and marketing techniques. Ginger emphasized the importance of connecting with real estate agents, financial planners, and builders, as well as maintaining an online presence…
On this week's call, Scott Hudspeth introduces his "MLO Live Show" which features interviews with successful mortgage professionals and discusses his HIRED method for achieving success in the mortgage business. He shares strategies for building relationships through social media engagement and personalized interactions, including a 21-day challenge for consistent contact…
🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. House of Representatives has officially PASSED H.R. 2808 — a major milestone for independent mortgage professionals and the communities we serve! This legislation is a powerful step forward in: ✅ Expanding consumer choice ✅ Leveling the playing field for small business mortgage brokers ✅ Ensuring fair…
In this NAMB Success Builder session, Brian Vieaux and Valerie Saunders discussed strategies for loan officers to succeed in the current challenging mortgage market, with a focus on building meaningful relationships and providing financial education to first-time homebuyers. Brian shared insights from industry reports and recent studies about the importance…
This week's Weekly Success Builder featured Dionne Bass with Ask the Underwriter. Dionne covered various aspects of loan processing and underwriting, including discussions on pre-qualification workflows, credit report analysis, and income verification. Dionne shared insights on manual underwriting, common issues in loan processing, and key requirements for different types of…
We’re excited to share some fantastic news: SB 1467 passed unanimously in the Senate this evening! This important piece of legislation marks a significant step forward for our industry and reinforces the value of the work we do every day on behalf of mortgage professionals and homeowners. The unanimous vote…
Kimber White, the President-elect of NAMB, joined the meeting from North Carolina to share his experience as a single-originator mortgage professional who relies heavily on referrals for his business. He discussed his daily routines, business philosophy, and emphasis on personal communication, highlighting how these practices have contributed to her success…
