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 how mortgage lenders are adopting AI and automation to improve workflows, borrower engagement, and operational efficiency while highlighting the risks of scaling flawed processes without proper training and strategy.
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Allen Pollack, Tech Consultant
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This podcast segment examines the remaining legislative obstacles to housing reform, including proposed HUD counseling mandates for delinquent borrowers and expanded FinCEN compliance requirements that could significantly increase operational burdens for mortgage lenders and servicers.
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This podcast segment examines how escalating tensions in the Iran war, rising oil prices, and hotter-than-expected inflation data are driving Treasury yields higher and keeping upward pressure on mortgage rates.
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Matt began as an originator in 2002. He fell in love with the idea of following MBS in ...
05-19-2026 "Time Is Running Out" For The Bear Trend
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New data, coupled with unresolved peace deals, keep oil under pressure and Treasury yields and mortgage rates up. Iran’s situation has not changed. The terrorist regime wants to control its neighbors and drive Israelis into the sea with nuclear weapons.
The bear t...
In a mortgage industry built on relationships, trust, and long-term commitment, few names carry the respect and recognition of Chrisman. In this special Father's Day episode, David Lykken sits down with Rob Chrisman and his son, Robbie Chrisman, for a candid conversation about family, leadership, work ethic, and the values that have shaped one of the industry's most trusted brands. From the origins of the legendary Chrisman Comment...
This podcast segment highlights MBA-backed revisions to the Twenty-First Century Road to Housing Act that address key industry concerns while advancing bipartisan housing finance reforms through Congress.
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Adam DeSanctis, VP of Communications at Mortgage Bankers Association
The Lykken on Lending Weekly Mortgage Update delivers expert commentary and timely insights from across the mortgage industry. Each episode features a curated lineup of respected thought leaders and analysts:
- Adam DeSanctis with the MBA Mortgage Minute, providing key updates from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
- Les Parker’s TMSpotlight o...
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but not all AI is created equal. In this episode of the Weekly AI Update, David Lykken sits down with Jennifer from Angel AI and Celligents to explore the difference between AI hype and true mortgage intelligence. Their conversation dives into what it really takes to build an AI system capable of performing meaningful work in a highly regulated industry, from decades of engineering and proprie...
In an industry often defined by rates, guidelines, and transactions, Molly Dean reminds us that mortgage lending is ultimately about people. In this inspiring episode, Molly shares her unlikely journey from studying genetics and selling cars to becoming one of the mortgage industry's rising leaders. Along the way, she reveals the moment that shaped her purpose—helping a real estate agent provide for her family through a succe...
The Lykken on Lending Weekly Mortgage Update delivers expert commentary and timely insights from across the mortgage industry. Each episode features a curated lineup of respected thought leaders and analysts:
- Adam DeSanctis with the MBA Mortgage Minute, providing key updates from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
- Les Parker’s TMSpotlight o...
Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of business faster than most professionals can keep up, but according to entrepreneur and branding expert Shanda Sumpter, the real competitive advantage isn't AI—it's authenticity. In this insightful episode, Shanda joins David Lykken to discuss why personal branding has become one of the safest investments in today's economy, how AI should amplify your voice rather than replace i...
The Lykken on Lending Weekly Mortgage Update delivers expert commentary and timely insights from across the mortgage industry. Each episode features a curated lineup of respected thought leaders and analysts:
- Adam DeSanctis with the MBA Mortgage Minute, providing key updates from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
- Les Parker’s TMSpotlight o...
The mortgage industry is rapidly embracing AI-powered underwriting, automated income analysis, appraisal reviews, and fraud detection tools—but with that innovation comes a critical question: who’s responsible when the technology gets it wrong? In this episode, David Lykken sits down with industry veterans David Kittle and Arthur Prieston to unpack the growing wave of repurchase demands tied to vendor-driven AI decision...
The Lykken on Lending Weekly Mortgage Update delivers expert commentary and timely insights from across the mortgage industry. Each episode features a curated lineup of respected thought leaders and analysts:
- Adam DeSanctis with the MBA Mortgage Minute, providing key updates from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
- Les Parker’s TMSpotlight o...
What if the best leaders aren’t the ones pretending to have all the answers? In this powerful conversation, leadership consultant and author Jim Brown joins David Lykken to unpack the core message behind his new book, The Imperfect CEO. Together, they explore why authentic leadership, vulnerability, and trust are becoming essential leadership competencies in today’s workplace culture. Drawing on real-world executive coa...
The mortgage industry is entering a new era of scrutiny around VA refinance lending, and this Weekly AI Update exposes a troubling issue hiding in plain sight. David Lykken sits down with AI expert Pavan Agarwal to unpack how some VA refinance loans are technically meeting guidelines while financially harming veterans by stripping away tens of thousands of dollars in home equity for minimal monthly savings. In one shocking example,...
The mortgage industry is entering a new era defined by AI, consolidation, operational efficiency, and increasing competitive pressure on independent lenders. In this episode, David Lykken sits down with newly appointed Lenders One President Rick Seehausen to discuss his vision for the future of mortgage lending and the evolving role of mortgage cooperatives. Drawing from more than 30 years of industry leadership, Rick shares how Le...
The Lykken on Lending Weekly Mortgage Update delivers expert commentary and timely insights from across the mortgage industry. Each episode features a curated lineup of respected thought leaders and analysts:
- Adam DeSanctis with the MBA Mortgage Minute, providing key updates from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
- Les Parker’s TMSpotlight o...
In this week’s Weekly Mortgage Update commentary, industry leaders unpack the growing tension between geopolitical instability, inflation expectations, and the future direction of mortgage rates. With Iran conflict headlines driving oil price volatility and investors closely watching inflation data, markets remain highly reactive to every new development. The discussion explores how rising energy costs, global uncertainty, an...
This podcast segment captures growing industry frustration as lenders and experts question the execution, costs, and real impact of FHFA’s credit scoring rollout despite years of development.
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Alice Alvey, Master CMB
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