
Mortgage fintech from the field.
The gist
Fintech Hunting is built around mortgage and fintech conversations that stay close to lender problems. Episodes focus on AI agents, loan officer workflows, borrower outreach, coaching, compliance pressure, data tools, and the relationships that still drive business.
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About Fintech Hunting
Fintech Hunting covers the mortgage industry through conversations with fintech builders, lender-facing operators, coaches, and relationship-driven connectors. The show’s center of gravity is practical technology adoption. AI comes up often, but the useful question is always what the tool does for a lender, a loan officer, or a borrower. Recent episodes examine agentic processing, AI loan officers, internal knowledge search, conversation intelligence, call review, lead scoring, CRM connections, and borrower outreach. The show is especially interested in the space between promise and implementation. Guests are asked where leverage actually appears, where lenders hesitate, and what teams need before new tools become part of daily work. Compliance and risk are treated as real constraints, not excuses to wait forever. That gives the show a sales-floor feel as much as a strategy feel. It spends time on cost to originate, speed, retention, data timing, and the emotional rhythm of sales work. Fintech Hunting also keeps returning to the people side of mortgage. Episodes with Christine Beckwith focus on coaching, trust, resilience, market conditions, and the danger of behaving like a rate seller instead of an advisor. Conversations with Courtney from MMI and Liz Short put networking, LinkedIn, conferences, and relationship-first growth in the foreground. The show’s pacing is friendly and conference-season fluent, with direct praise, warm guest rapport, and clear asks for examples. It is not detached analysis. It is closer to an industry conversation where vendors, coaches, and operators explain what they are seeing in the field. Listeners looking for highly skeptical journalism may find the tone promotional at times. Mortgage professionals, fintech teams, and lender leaders, however, will find a steady stream of practical signals about where the industry is putting attention. Fintech Hunting works best as a shortcut into current mortgage tech conversations. It shows what people are building, what lenders are worried about, and why relationships still matter even as AI becomes part of the stack.
Made for: Mortgage lenders, loan officers, fintech operators, and industry consultants who want practical conversations about AI, data, coaching, and growth. It suits listeners who follow mortgage technology through people actually selling, adopting, or advising on it.
What sets it apart: The show connects AI and fintech talk to specific mortgage workflows, from loan setup and borrower outreach to coaching and retention. Its edge is the mix of vendor talk, market readouts, and relationship-first industry context.
In their own words
The podcast host will be Michael Hammond JD, CMT, keynote speaker, author and founder of NexLevel Advisors. Join Michael as he seeks out will tech visionaries, leading lenders, trailblazing executives, and other Financial influencers to bring you actionable insights and lead generation tactics all centered around industry greatness and success.
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Michael Hammond makes AI pitches answer to your loan pipeline, not your imagination.
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- mortgage AI vendors pressed past "agentic" into what actually happens to calls, documents, and daily follow-up
- a practical filter for AI claims, with integration, compliance, lender adoption, and cost forced into the conversation
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Unlocking Mortgage Profitability with AI, Innovation & Process: Paul Loftus
·20m - 2
Are Loan Officers Selling Themselves Into a Corner? Christine Beckwith on Trust, Rates & Resilience
·26m - 3
Why Relationships Still Win in Mortgage Tech | Kortney Lane-Schafers on MMI, Data, AI & Growth
·15m - 4
Rethink Networking in Fintech & Mortgage: Liz Short on RelationshipFirst Growth AI Change Management
·15m - 5
From Call Reviews to Predictions: How Aithena Turns Conversations into Closed Loans
·22m - 6
Same-Day Title Updates in 2026: Why “Humans + AI” Is the Only Model That Works
·16m - 7
2026 Capital Markets Forecast: Non-Agency Growth, Pricing Certainty, and the New Mortgage Playbook
·11m - 8
How Video Changed Everything: Authenticity, Connection & Content in 2026 | Fintech Hunting Podcast
·25m - 9
How Top Lenders Are Using Automation to Boost ROI | Mortgage AI and Sales Efficiency with Indecomm’s COO
·15m - 10
How AI Is Revolutionizing Mortgage Servicing | Trina, ICE Mortgage Technology | FinTech Hunting Podcast
·14m - 11
AI Agents in Mortgage Lending: AskBob CEO Reveals the Future of Search, Support & Strategy | Andrew DeGood
·23m - 12
Driving Change in Mortgage: Innovation, AI, and Culture with Industry Leaders from APM and ICE Mortgage Technology
·22m - 13
The Silent Killer in Mortgage Lending: How Application Abandonment Is Costing You Millions | Tim Nguyen
·15m - 14
Is the mortgage industry truly ready for the AI revolution?
·25m - 15
M&A in Mortgage: How Julia Brown Helps Lenders Prevent the Quiet Collapse | Fintech Hunting Podcast
·20m - 16
AI. Automation. Borrower Experience. Industry Innovation.
·19m - 17
🎙️ Inside Loyalty Tech, M&A Strategy & Global Growth with Denis Brosnan | FinTech Hunting Special
·18m - 18
She Thrives at the Intersection of Innovation and Connection | Lindsay Meyer's Rethink on Mortgage, Tech & Trust
·22m - 19
AI That Closes Loans: How Insellerate’s Athena Is Revolutionizing Mortgage Sales | FinTech Hunting Podcast
·26m - 20
Why Non-QM Lending Is the Future: Eloise Schmitz on Unlocking Growth with Technology and Transparency | Fintech Hunting
·15m - 21
The Silent Killer of Mortgage Profits: Tim Nguyen Reveals the Fix Most Lenders Miss
·18m - 22
Breaking the Status Quo: Raveen Phifer on Mortgage Tech, AI Hype, and the Future of Lending
·22m - 23
AI, Branding & The Human Side of Lending — A FinTech Deep Dive from NAMMBA to MBA Vegas
·18m - 24
Stop Rusting Out: How Loan Officers Can Stand Out, Scale Up & Lead With AI | Lady Jen Du Plessis
·23m - 25
AI, Authenticity & the Future of Mortgage Marketing | Kelly Yale on FinTech Hunting
·26m - 26
The Hidden Housing Crisis: How Insurance Is Derailing Mortgage Deals | Ross Diedrich on FinTech Hunting
·28m - 27
The Future of Lending: AI, YouTube, and the All of Us Movement with Greg Sher | FinTech Hunting
·28m - 28
Mastering Mortgage Retention: Why Staying Top of Mind Is the New Closing Strategy
·23m - 29
Unlocking Non-Agency Lending: Tools That Actually Work
·18m - 30
How AI & CRM Innovation Are Helping Lenders Close More Loans | Josh Friend of Insellerate
·18m - 31
How Lenders Can Win in 2025: Streamline Tech, Drive Personalization, and Retain Borrowers |
·28m - 32
Why Your Website Traffic Is Dropping—and How to Fix It | SEO, AI Search Alizabeth Leng-Barton
·28m - 33
Consolidation, Tech Innovation & AI in Lending: Roy George on the Future of Mortgage Banking
·26m - 34
Housing Market Mayhem, AI Disruption & The Future of Homeownership: Diego Sanchez on Fintech Hunting
·24m - 35
Empowering Teens Through Financial Literacy | Rethink Everything You Know – Brooke Lapides & Dana Georgiou
·22m - 36
From Pitch to Partnership: Jason Smith on Authentic Video, Fintech Sales, and AI in Mortgage
·25m - 37
AI in mortgage, agentic AI, loan officers, lender adoption, compliance, and cost to originate.
·20m - 38
FinTech Hunting Featuring Christine Beckwith: The Truth About Today’s Market, Coaching, Rising Again
·26m - 39
Unlocking the Power of Data in Mortgage Lending | FinTech Hunting Podcast with Richard Lombardi
·16m - 40
FinTech M&A Shakeup: How to Survive & Thrive in 2024 | Fintech Hunting Podcast.
·22m - 41
The Future of Mortgage Automation & AI with Rajan Nair
·25m - 42
Market Insights & Loan Options: Eloise Schmitz on Tech in Lending
·12m - 43
The Future of Mortgage Tech: AI, Efficiency, and Market Trends with Tim Nguyen | Fintech Hunting Podcast
·22m - 44
Fintech Hunting: Revolutionizing Mortgage Tech with Sasha Stair at Xactus
·25m - 45
Mortgage Industry Insights 2025: Automation, Cost Reduction, and Market Trends with Neil Armstrong
·24m - 46
Fintech Hunting Podcast: Revolutionizing Insurance in the Mortgage
·26m - 47
Innovations in Mortgage Tech: Insights from Optimal Blue’s Head of Strategy
·21m - 48
Innovation and AI in Mortgage Tech with Dawar Alimi
·18m - 49
Optimal Blue’s Erin Wester on AI in Mortgage Tech
·20m - 50
AI Revolution in Mortgage Lending: Candor CBO Reveals Game-Changing Tech | Fintech Hunting Podcast
·17m - 51
🎙️ FinTech Hunting Podcast: Revolutionizing Mortgage Lending with AI and Automation
·18m - 52
From Debt Collection to Legal Tech: Jack Gordon's Journey with WebRecon
·31m - 53
LoanNEX: Streamlining Mortgage Product Discovery and Pricing
·19m - 54
Revolutionizing Mortgage Tech: Industry Experts Discuss PPE Solutions
·23m - 55
FinTech Hunting: Jason Smith on Building Relationships and Video Marketing in Mortgage Lending
·30m - 56
Fintech Lending Insights: AI and Small Business Loans with Ryan Rosett
·18m - 57
The Future of Mortgage Tech: AI and SDK Updates Explained
·28m - 58
Transforming Mortgage Lending with Data: Insights from Optimal Blue's Brennan O'Connell
·24m - 59
Boosting Sales in Tough Markets: Insights from Matt Sloanaker on the Fintech Hunting Podcast
·28m - 60
The Importance of Authentic Connections in the Mortgage Industry: A Conversation with Dalila Ramos
·30m - 61
A Deep Dive into Modern Sales Strategies
·10m - 62
Data-Driven Decision Making in Mortgage Lending: Insights from Brandonn Dukes
·18m - 63
Data-Driven Decision Making in Mortgage Lending: Insights from Brandonn Dukes
·22m - 64
Breaking Glass Ceilings: The Evolution of Women in Mortgage Sales with Denese Carty
·27m - 65
The Future of Mortgage Profitability: AI, Hedging, and Pricing Strategies | FinTech Hunting Podcast
·26m - 66
Navigating the Mortgage Market: Strategies for Originators in a Low Inventory Environment with Jim Morin
·30m - 67
Fintech M&A Insights: CORA's 'Buy and Hold Forever' Strategy with Denis Brosnan
·22m - 68
Unlocking Credit Cascade Strategies with Expert Sue Buswell | FinTech Hunting Podcast #220
·29m - 69
Empowering the Mortgage Industry Authenticity and Social Media Insights with Raquel Borras
·28m - 70
Embracing AI in Mortgage Banking: Expert Insights with Suha Zehl on the FinTech Hunting Podcast #218
·24m - 71
Transforming Mortgage with Consumer Permission Data-Fintech Hunting Podcast #217
·23m - 72
Navigating Market Shifts with Eloise Schmitz: Innovations in Mortgage FinTech Hunting Podcast #215
·23m - 73
Leveraging Personal Connections and Digital Savvy in Recruitment: A Deep Dive with Dalila Ramos on the FinTech Hunting Podcast
·28m - 74
Mastering Mortgage Marketing on Social Media | Dan Smokoska Joins FinTech Hunting Podcast #214
·25m - 75
Revolutionizing Mortgage Tech: Joe Wilson on Video Marketing & Industry Insights
·22m - 76
Mastering Market Adaptation: Insights from Industry Leaders in Fintech Hunting's Latest Episode
·25m - 77
Elevating Mortgage Success: Exclusive Strategies from Open to the Offer’s Leaders on Fintech Hunting Podcast #211
·26m - 78
Insider Secrets to Revolutionize Mortgage Lending: Tim Nguyen's Expert Take
·27m - 79
Redefining Mortgages: How Social Media is Shaping the Industry Episode #209 of Fintech Hunting
·24m - 80
Mastering Mortgage Innovation: Insights with Rick Guerrero | FinTech Hunting Podcast" #208
·25m - 81
Unveiling Mortgage Recruiting Strategies & Two-Time Pie Eating Champion Feat. Connor Bartley | FinTech Hunting Podcast #207
·24m - 82
Mastering Mortgage Quality Control: Insights from Trevor Gauthier, CEO at ACES Quality Management | FinTech Hunting Podcast
·23m - 83
Build Strong Cybersecurity Foundations with Toby Libbra, CEO of 459 ConsultingFintech Hunting #205
·20m - 84
Fintech Hunting Podcast #204 with industry thought leaders Michael Crockett, COO, and Greg Holmes, CRO, of Xactus.
·25m - 85
Fintech Hunting Episode #203 hosted by Michael Hammond with the amazing Kelly Yale
·31m - 86
Fintech Hunting Podcast #204 Special ICE Experience Episode
·24m - 87
Fintech Hunting Episode #202 hosted by Michael Hammond with guests Kyle Draper & Brian Vieaux
·22m - 88
Fintech Hunting #201 with the amazing Tim Nguyen CEO BeSmartee
·23m - 89
🔥Fintech Hunting Podcast #200 with the incredible Alec Hanson CMO loanDepot
·25m - 90
🎙️ FinTech Hunting Podcast Episode #199 with the amazing Kevin Perenio, Chief Lending Officer at PRMG
·28m - 91
Fintech Hunting Podcast Episode #198 with the incredible Eric Kujala, Vice President of Product Marketing at Ice Mortgage Technology
·24m - 92
Fintech Hunting Podcast #197 with the incredible Dalila Ramos, Founder of Love & Taco Media
·27m - 93
Fintech Hunting Podcast #196 with the amazing Tim Nguyen of BeSmartee
·22m - 94
Fintech Hunting Podcast #195 "Unlocking Mortgage Innovation with David Wieczorek | FinTech Hunting Podcast Season 6 Premier"
·24m - 95
Fintech Hunting Podcast Episode #194 with the Amazing Dalila Ramos, Founder Love & Tacos Media
·26m - 96
Fintech Hunting Podcast Episode #193 with the amazing Ryan DeMent, Managing Partner at TruVest.
·25m - 97
Fintech Hunting Podcast Episode #192 with the incredible Devesh Khare, Chief Product Officer of MeridianLink
·24m - 98
Fintech Hunting Podcast Episode #191 with Mike Kirk and Chad Karol
·20m - 99
Fintech Hunting Podcast Episode #190 with the amazing Dalila Ramos, Founder of Love & Tacos Media
·29m - 100
Modernizing Appraisals & Leading with Purpose in Mortgage | FinTech Hunting w/ Cindi Harris
Cindi Harris discusses the current state of mortgage valuations and upcoming changes like the uniform appraisal data set upgrade.
·21m - 101
Everyone Is Selling AI to Mortgage Lenders—Almost Nobody Is Solving the Real Problem | Michael Vandi
Michael Vandy, CEO of Addy AI, argues that mortgage lenders need AI agents that perform work inside existing systems rather than more standalone software.
Apr 15, 2026·21m·1 clip - 102
AI in mortgage, agentic AI, loan officers, lender adoption, compliance, and cost to originate.
Fintech Hunting examines AI adoption in mortgage lending through host Michael’s conversation with Ethan Zhang of Copper Lane.
Apr 8, 2026·20m·1 clip - 103
Are Loan Officers Selling Themselves Into a Corner? Christine Beckwith on Trust, Rates & Resilience
Hidden gemFintech Hunting host Michael interviews Christine Beckwith, founder and CEO of 2020 Vision for Success, about how loan officers should talk when borrowers bring up a 3.9 mailer or bank rate ad.
Apr 1, 2026·26m·1 clip - 104
Why Relationships Still Win in Mortgage Tech | Kortney Lane-Schafers on MMI, Data, AI & Growth
Hidden gemKortney Lane-Schafers discusses MMI's role in mortgage tech, emphasizing the importance of relationships and data-driven growth.
Mar 11, 2026·15m·1 clip - 105
Rethink Networking in Fintech & Mortgage: Liz Short on RelationshipFirst Growth AI Change Management
Liz Short discusses her book on rethinking networking in fintech and mortgage, emphasizing relationship-first approaches and adapting to change.
Feb 25, 2026·15m - 106
From Call Reviews to Predictions: How Aithena Turns Conversations into Closed Loans
Hidden gemJosh Friend says Encelerate's Athena listens to 100% of loan calls, finds objections at minute 17 or minute 19, and scores borrower intent.
Feb 18, 2026·22m·1 clip - 107
Same-Day Title Updates in 2026: Why “Humans + AI” Is the Only Model That Works
Feb 11, 2026·16m - 108
2026 Capital Markets Forecast: Non-Agency Growth, Pricing Certainty, and the New Mortgage Playbook
Feb 4, 2026·11m - 109
How Video Changed Everything: Authenticity, Connection & Content in 2026 | Fintech Hunting Podcast
Jan 28, 2026·25m - 110
How Top Lenders Are Using Automation to Boost ROI | Mortgage AI and Sales Efficiency with Indecomm’s COO
Jan 21, 2026·15m - 111
How AI Is Revolutionizing Mortgage Servicing | Trina, ICE Mortgage Technology | FinTech Hunting Podcast
Jan 14, 2026·14m - 112
AI Agents in Mortgage Lending: AskBob CEO Reveals the Future of Search, Support & Strategy | Andrew DeGood
Hidden gemFintech Hunting hosts Andrew DeGood, CEO of Ask Bob, after a Cincinnati mortgage bar camp where Dan Green of Homebuyer.com organized a free, sponsorless event.
Jan 7, 2026·23m·1 clip - 113
Driving Change in Mortgage: Innovation, AI, and Culture with Industry Leaders from APM and ICE Mortgage Technology
Dec 3, 2025·22m - 114
The Silent Killer in Mortgage Lending: How Application Abandonment Is Costing You Millions | Tim Nguyen
Nov 19, 2025·15m - 115
Is the mortgage industry truly ready for the AI revolution?
Nov 12, 2025·25m - 116
M&A in Mortgage: How Julia Brown Helps Lenders Prevent the Quiet Collapse | Fintech Hunting Podcast
Nov 5, 2025·20m - 117
AI. Automation. Borrower Experience. Industry Innovation.
Oct 29, 2025·19m - 118
🎙️ Inside Loyalty Tech, M&A Strategy & Global Growth with Denis Brosnan | FinTech Hunting Special
Oct 27, 2025·18m - 119
She Thrives at the Intersection of Innovation and Connection | Lindsay Meyer's Rethink on Mortgage, Tech & Trust
Oct 15, 2025·22m - 120
AI That Closes Loans: How Insellerate’s Athena Is Revolutionizing Mortgage Sales | FinTech Hunting Podcast
Oct 8, 2025·26m - 121
Why Non-QM Lending Is the Future: Eloise Schmitz on Unlocking Growth with Technology and Transparency | Fintech Hunting
Oct 1, 2025·15m - 122
The Silent Killer of Mortgage Profits: Tim Nguyen Reveals the Fix Most Lenders Miss
Sep 24, 2025·18m - 123
Breaking the Status Quo: Raveen Phifer on Mortgage Tech, AI Hype, and the Future of Lending
Sep 17, 2025·22m - 124
AI, Branding & The Human Side of Lending — A FinTech Deep Dive from NAMMBA to MBA Vegas
Sep 10, 2025·18m - 125
Stop Rusting Out: How Loan Officers Can Stand Out, Scale Up & Lead With AI | Lady Jen Du Plessis
Aug 20, 2025·23m - 126
AI, Authenticity & the Future of Mortgage Marketing | Kelly Yale on FinTech Hunting
Aug 13, 2025·26m - 127
The Hidden Housing Crisis: How Insurance Is Derailing Mortgage Deals | Ross Diedrich on FinTech Hunting
Aug 6, 2025·28m - 128
The Future of Lending: AI, YouTube, and the All of Us Movement with Greg Sher | FinTech Hunting
Jul 9, 2025·28m - 129
Mastering Mortgage Retention: Why Staying Top of Mind Is the New Closing Strategy
Jun 25, 2025·23m - 130
Unlocking Non-Agency Lending: Tools That Actually Work
Jun 18, 2025·18m - 131
How AI & CRM Innovation Are Helping Lenders Close More Loans | Josh Friend of Insellerate
May 28, 2025·18m - 132
Modernizing Appraisals & Leading with Purpose in Mortgage | FinTech Hunting w/ Cindi Harris
May 21, 2025·21m - 133
How Lenders Can Win in 2025: Streamline Tech, Drive Personalization, and Retain Borrowers |
May 14, 2025·28m - 134
Why Your Website Traffic Is Dropping—and How to Fix It | SEO, AI Search Alizabeth Leng-Barton
May 7, 2025·28m - 135
Consolidation, Tech Innovation & AI in Lending: Roy George on the Future of Mortgage Banking
Apr 30, 2025·26m - 136
Housing Market Mayhem, AI Disruption & The Future of Homeownership: Diego Sanchez on Fintech Hunting
Apr 23, 2025·24m - 137
Empowering Teens Through Financial Literacy | Rethink Everything You Know – Brooke Lapides & Dana Georgiou
Apr 16, 2025·22m - 138
From Pitch to Partnership: Jason Smith on Authentic Video, Fintech Sales, and AI in Mortgage
Apr 9, 2025·25m - 139
Unlocking Mortgage Profitability with AI, Innovation & Process: Paul Loftus
Apr 2, 2025·20m - 140
FinTech Hunting Featuring Christine Beckwith: The Truth About Today’s Market, Coaching, Rising Again
Christine Beckwith discusses current market conditions and the importance of preparation for loan officers in the mortgage industry.
Mar 26, 2025·26m - 141
Unlocking the Power of Data in Mortgage Lending | FinTech Hunting Podcast with Richard Lombardi
Mar 19, 2025·16m - 142
FinTech M&A Shakeup: How to Survive & Thrive in 2024 | Fintech Hunting Podcast.
Julia Brown discusses current FinTech M&A market conditions, tracing the boom from 2020-2021 and its impact on digital adoption.
Feb 26, 2025·22m - 143
The Future of Mortgage Automation & AI with Rajan Nair
Feb 19, 2025·25m - 144
Market Insights & Loan Options: Eloise Schmitz on Tech in Lending
Feb 12, 2025·12m - 145
The Future of Mortgage Tech: AI, Efficiency, and Market Trends with Tim Nguyen | Fintech Hunting Podcast
Tim Nguyen discusses current mortgage market conditions, interest rate forecasts, and the role of AI in improving efficiency for 2025.
Feb 5, 2025·22m - 146
Fintech Hunting: Revolutionizing Mortgage Tech with Sasha Stair at Xactus
Jan 29, 2025·25m - 147
Mortgage Industry Insights 2025: Automation, Cost Reduction, and Market Trends with Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong discusses mortgage industry trends for 2025, including automation, cost reduction, and market volume projections.
Jan 22, 2025·24m - 148
Fintech Hunting Podcast: Revolutionizing Insurance in the Mortgage
Jan 15, 2025·26m - 149
Innovations in Mortgage Tech: Insights from Optimal Blue’s Head of Strategy
Jan 8, 2025·21m - 150
Innovation and AI in Mortgage Tech with Dawar Alimi
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