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Season Three of your weekly rendezvous into the world of Mortgages and Real Estate.
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Nov. 18, 2024
Fix & Flip Loans: A Win-Win for Borrowers and Lenders
Dive into the fascinating world of Residential Transition Loans (commonly known as Fix and Flip Mortgage Loans) with Michael Zau in this episode of The MikedUp Show. Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or an indep…
Nov. 11, 2024
Why Certification Matters in Mortgage Banking ft. Leora Ruzin
In this insightful episode of The MikedUp Show, we sit down with Leora Ruzin, CMB, AMP, an experienced lending executive and the Founder of Ruzin Creative, LLC. Leora’s 15-year journey in the mortgage industry has been chara…
Nov. 4, 2024
2025 Rate Trends : Mortgage, Credit Cards, Cars & More ft. John Toohig
Join us on The MikedUp Show as we dive deep with John Toohig, Managing Director at Raymond James and head of the Whole Loan Trading Group. John brings years of expertise from the forefront of mortgage trading and portfolio m…
Oct. 28, 2024
Building a Top 100 Lender through Culture ft. Keith Canter
This week on The MikedUp Show, we sit down with Keith Canter, CEO of First Community Mortgage (FCM), a mortgage industry leader known for combining growth with a commitment to people. Keith shares invaluable insights into th…
Oct. 28, 2024
No One Orders Pizza at Burger King : Include NON QM in your Menu ft. Rudy Orman
In this in-depth audio episode, Rudy Orman, Senior Vice President at NQM Funding, LLC, joins the show to explore one of the most crucial yet often overlooked segments of the mortgage industry: Non-QM lending. Rudy has a stor…
Oct. 14, 2024
How Loan Officers can Win BIG with Non-QM Lending ft. Nick Pabarcus
In this insightful episode of The MikedUp Show, Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Nick Pabarcus, a powerhouse in the mortgage industry with over 25 years of experience in wholesale and correspondent lending. As the…
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