Lykken on Lending
Created by mortgage professionals for mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute podcast hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken, and co-hosted by Marc Helm. Joining the program each week is Adam DeSanctis with his weekly MBA Mortgage Minute, Les Parker with his Macro Market Update, Matt Graham with a weekly Market Update, David Kittle with Originations Update, Alice Alvey providing a Legislative Update, Allen Pollack with his weekly Tech Update. The weekly updates are followed by the Hot Topic segment, which is an in-depth discussion about one of the hottest topics related to the mortgage industry. The program can be heard live each Monday at noon central or downloaded as a podcast. Each week thousands of industry professionals have found this to be an effective way to stay up on all that is happening in the mortgage industry. This broadcast is provided to the mortgage industry as a public service compliment of Transformational Mortgage Solutions. We invite you to join us to listen and learn.
Episodes
This podcast segment explores shifting mortgage rates, housing supply challenges, and economic uncertainty, analyzing how market trends and buyer behavior could impact home values and lending strategies.
This podcast segment discussion examines the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amid ongoing conservatorship debates, the financial and political barriers to privatization, and the potential impact of converting commercial properties into residential housing as a response to market shifts and urban vacancies.
----------------------------------------------------
This podcast segment explores the latest in AI advancements, including Google's Gemini 2.0 image editing, the growing role of AI in compliance with ICE's "Ask Reggie," and key industry innovations recognized in the 2025 ICE Innovation Awards, all while emphasizing the strategic role of technology in mortgage and lending efficiency.
----------------------------------------------...
Despite a volatile bond market driven by CPI and PPI data, Treasury auctions, and shifting stock correlations, traders remain focused on the upcoming Fed announcement and dot plot, which could shape rate expectations for the months ahead.
-----------------------------------------------------
Matt began as an originator in 2002. He fell in love wi...
03-17-2025 Expect Rates To Drop Like A "Grenade"
----------------------
Easing comes, easing goes. That's just how Fed lives
Oh, stay, stay, stay it all, but Jay never gives.
Fed Chairman Powell likes productivity gains and a steady Dollar. So, does Jay cheer the death of DEI in corporate America? Regardless, he’s in no hurry to give another ease.
With Oil in the tank, inflation falling back, and the 10-year yield...
This podcast segment covers the Senate’s confirmation of William Pulte as FHFA Director, the future of GSE conservatorship, credit score reforms, and MBA’s efforts to shape housing policy under the Trump administration.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Adam DeSanctis, VP of Communication at Mortgage Bankers Association
The Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Mortgage Updates with Adam DeSanctis and his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the...
This podcast segment covers the latest mortgage market shifts, Rocket Mortgage’s bold acquisition of Redfin, insights on the future of real estate technology, and how AI is reshaping decision-making in the industry.
This podcast segment covers as Congress considers slashing CFPB funding to zero, mortgage industry experts discuss the potential compliance chaos, the shift toward state oversight, and the broader implications for lenders navigating evolving regulations.
----------------------------------------------------
Alice Alvey, Master CMB
This podcast segment explores using AI-driven insights, this discussion explores Rocket Mortgage’s $1.75 billion acquisition of Redfin, analyzing its strategy to dominate the homebuying process, potential industry shakeups, and the challenges it must overcome to succeed.
-----------------------------------------------------
Allen Pollack, Tech Consul...
This podcast segment Market volatility surged last week as Germany’s debt ceiling proposal shook global bonds, Fed Chair Powell signaled economic stability, and all eyes now turn to the upcoming inflation report for clues on the next move.
-----------------------------------------------------
Matt began as an originator in 2002. He fell in love w...
03-10-2025 "Love Potion No. 9" Spills In Europe
----------------------------
They held their nose; they closed their eyes; they took a drink. Bonds didn't know if it was day or night. They started selling everything in sight.
A love fest broke out in Europe for Zelenskyy. Germany’s coalition of election losers hatched a plan to defend Ukraine off the books. Did USAID teach them to hide public money? Ger...
What makes a mortgage company not only survive but thrive in a competitive industry? People, technology, and culture. In our upcoming LinkedIn Live episode of Lykken on Lending, we’re sitting down with Amy Smith, Chief Lending Officer at ALCOVA Mortgage, to explore how they’ve built a company where top talent stays, innovation drives efficiency, and community impact fuels growth. From their goal of 8-hour loan approvals to gamifyin...
HUD has announced a six-month delay on its energy efficiency building standards for FHA and USDA-financed new construction, giving policymakers more time to assess its impact on affordable housing and industry concerns.
-------------------------------------------------------------
Adam DeSanctis, VP of Communication at Mortgage Bankers Association
The Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Mortgage Updates with Adam DeSanctis and his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the...
This podcast segment highlights concerns over loan servicing capacity, Ginnie Mae’s reliance on contractors, industry agency leadership changes, and potential political impacts on mortgage operations and efficiency.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Marc Helm, CEO, and Author
Marc Helm ...
This podcast segment covers key developments, including the passage of HR695 for Medal of Honor recipients, proposed SBA loan restrictions, ongoing budget negotiations, and the broader economic concerns surrounding rising debt and government spending.
----------------------------------------------------
Alice Alvey, Master CMB
In this episode of Lykken on Lending, we’re unpacking the future with Pavan Agarwal, covering some of the biggest financial and economic shifts on the horizon. From Doge’s potential impact on policy, the hidden value in U.S. gold reserves, and what these developments could mean for mortgage rates, Pavan shares his bold predictions on where the economy is heading. We also discuss the Federal Reserve’s evolving role, potential disrup...
This podcast segment explores recent bond market trends, the impact of economic data on yields, and how investor sentiment, weaker GDP forecasts, and shifting fiscal policies are driving a flight to safety in the financial markets.
-----------------------------------------------------
Matt began as an originator in 2002. He fell in love with the ...
03-03-2025 Trump Tells Selensky to "Hit the Road Jack"
-----------------------
Hit the Road, Jack, until you come back, no war, no war, no war, no more. Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more. What Trump say?
Friday’s extraordinary squabble offered Bond traders two markets to react to the Dollar and Oil. Trump ousted the man with no cards, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who ran to Europe to get a hug and ...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
How do the smartest marketers and business entrepreneurs cut through the noise? And how do they manage to do it again and again? It's a combination of math—the strategy and analytics—and magic, the creative spark. Join iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman as he analyzes the Math and Magic of marketing—sitting down with today's most gifted disruptors and compelling storytellers.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.