🚀 The mortgage industry is evolving, and if you’re not paying attention to the Hispanic homeownership movement, you’re missing out on the biggest opportunity in real estate. In this episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Alex Garza and Rick Guerrero, two powerhouse…
The mortgage industry is evolving fast—and if you're not speaking the language of the future, you could be missing out on massive opportunities. Join us this Thursday at 2 PM EST (11 AM PST) for an exclusive conversation with Alex Garza & Rich Guerrero, two powerhouse leaders from NAHREP, as…
💡 Want the biggest takeaways from our conversation with Owen Lee? This MikeDrop recap brings you the most powerful insights from our full-length MikedUp Show episode on Scaling Leadership, Personal Brand & Delegation. 🔥 Key Takeaways from This MikeDrop Recap: ✅ The “Final Mile” of Today’s Market – How mortgage…
🚀 Leadership isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about impact, influence, and the ability to scale your vision effectively. In this episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Owen Lee, CEO of Success Mortgage Partners, to talk about what it really takes to…
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If you’re serious about scaling your leadership, mastering delegation, and building a powerful personal brand, you won’t want to miss this week’s live stream! Join us this Thursday at 2 PM EST (11 AM PST) as we sit down with Owen Lee, CEO and Co-Owner of Success Mortgage Partners—a powerhouse…
Welcome back to The MikedUp Show for our second installment of Season 4! Hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau sit down with Candice McNaught, an Executive Sales Leader with more than 16 years of experience in the financial sector and current SVP at Planet Home Lending. Candice’s track record for…
Welcome to the MikeDrop recap of our latest episode with Candice McNaught, SVP of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives at Planet Home Lending! If you missed the full conversation on The MikedUp Show, this condensed video gives you the major highlights, real-world strategies, and motivating takeaways that can help you…
Ready to supercharge your sales strategy and elevate your leadership game? Join us for this dynamic live stream featuring Candice McNaught, an Executive Sales Leader with over 16 years of success in the financial sector. As the SVP of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives, Candice has a proven track record…
In this Season 4 premiere of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau welcome Stanley C. Middleman, Founder and CEO of Freedom Mortgage—one of the nation’s largest full-service mortgage companies. Titled “Seeing Around Corners,” this episode shines a spotlight on Stanley’s approach to entrepreneurship, resilience, and purposeful action.…
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Get ready to kick off Season 4 of The MikedUp Show with an unmissable live stream featuring Stanley C. Middleman, Founder and CEO of Freedom Mortgage Corporation—one of the largest and fastest-growing full-service mortgage companies in the country. In this premiere episode, titled “Seeing Around Corners: Achieving Success in Life,”…
Join Mike Kelleher and Michael Zau for a dynamic live stream conversation with Greg Sher, an influential mortgage executive and 2024 HousingWire Vanguard winner. Greg’s storied career spans from launching his own correspondent lending operation to spearheading the growth of NFM Lending’s Influencer Division, Recruiting, and Marketing arms. He’s also…
In this compelling installment of The MikedUp Show, hosts Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau welcome Steven Plaisance, a transformational mortgage banking executive whose 35+ years in the industry have been fueled by a genuine passion for people, servant leadership, and strategic innovation. Aptly titled “Ambassador of Advocacy,” this episode goes…
It’s time for a deep dive into MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference 2025 (IMB25)—and your hosts, Michael Kelleher and Michael Zau, are back to share all the game-changing highlights on this latest episode of The MikedUp Show! Recorded right after the biggest annual gathering of IMBs in Austin, Texas, this…
In this special MikeDrop episode of The MikedUp Show, hosts Mike and Mike take you on a lively tour of the fix & flip landscape—complete with “Caddyshack” references, tongue-in-cheek jabs at country club culture, and a clear path to unlocking lucrative origination opportunities. They’re joined by the incomparable Shelley Duffy,…
The mortgage industry is rapidly evolving, and as we step into 2025, it’s clear that purchase transactions will dominate the landscape. In this dynamic MikeDrop episode, we distill the key takeaways from our conversation with Terry Aikin, Managing Director at MGIC Mortgage Insurance, into bite-sized, actionable insights. With over 38…
When wildfires hit Los Angeles, you don’t have to navigate the insurance maze alone. Courtney Thompson highlights the California Department of Insurance website as a must-visit hub: insurance.ca.gov. Here, you’ll find step-by-step guides on filing claims, documenting your losses, and more. Instead of sifting through random sites for answers, you…
After a major fire, payment relief can be a lifeline. Courtney Thompson underscores the value of forbearance, which pauses or reduces your mortgage payments while you sort out insurance claims. This can buy you time to handle immediate needs—like finding temporary housing or repairing damage—without worrying about an upcoming mortgage…
Your mortgage servicer is the company you send payments to each month, and they’re your top priority after a wildfire. As Courtney Thompson explains, these servicers must follow specific guidelines in disaster situations. By contacting them, you can find out about forbearance or other payment relief options suited to your…
Los Angeles homeowners impacted by the recent wildfires often expect immediate offers of help. However, no one will simply call with a ready-made solution—you have to take the first step. Courtney Thompson stresses the importance of proactive communication with your mortgage servicer and insurance company. These are the parties who…
This week’s MikeDrop episode captures the essence of a powerful and inspiring conversation with Stephen Moye, Senior Loan Officer and Sales Manager at New American Funding. Known for his outstanding achievements—including recognition as a Scotsman Guide Top Loan Originator and Mortgage Executive Magazine Top 1% Originator—Stephen brings a wealth of…
