Renovation Radio Podcast
Mark Hammond
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Renovation Radio host Mark Hammond interviews experts from the housing industry and captures their stories.
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Mar 22, 2023
RR 027 - Claire Barber on Blockchain, Crypto, NFT's, and Housing
Claire serves as the Founder and Principal Attorney at Barber Law. Claire has devoted the entirety of her career to real estate, mortgage lending, and consumer finance law. Throughout her time in practice, Claire has advised clients in the financial services industry on issues affecting mortgage lending, including state and federal regulatory compliance. Claire also regularly advises clients in the real estate finance industry on day-to-day operations as well as corporate formation and internal governance.
Claire has many professional memberships, appointments, affiliations, and certifications. She was recently appointed by the Texas State Legislature to the Texas Work Group on Blockchain Matters.
In her free time, Claire enjoys gardening, exploring Houston’s food scene with her husband, and taking walks with her dog, Buzz.
More information about Barber Law at: https://www.barberlawpllc.com/
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Mar 14, 2023
RR 026 - Helping Military Families with MRP
In this episode we welcome back Rich Hart to take a deeper dive on how Real Estate Agents are helping military families become homeowners using their Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members.
The MRP certification program educates REALTORS® about working with U.S. servicemembers and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support.
Rich Hart is a prominent speaker, business dynamics coach, international real estate broker and finance/wealth consultant. He specializes in entrepreneurial and corporate business structuring as a F.O.C.U.S. (First Opportunity to Create Unlimited Success) strategy developer. Prior to his speaking career, he spent over 35 years as a business executive and entrepreneur in corporate America developing and integrating operating practices for national and international corporations.
Rich is an accomplished instructor for the National Association of REALTORS®, REBAC (Real Estate Buyers Accredited Council) and REBI (Real Estate Business Institute). Rich is also a certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Trainer.
More information about Rich Hart at: https://richhart.com/
More information about MPR at: https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/military-relocation-professional-mrp
Tags: Military Relocation ProfessionalMRP
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Jan 26, 2023
RR 011 - Zonda's Nicollette Chapman: Constructing Value for Builders
Renovation Radio talks all things builder with Zonda’s Nicollette Chapman. Nicolette has an extensive background building relationships and adding value for home builders. She shares her knowledge from a career of working with builders and her current role as VP, National Sales for Zonda.
Zonda is a national housing data platform built for today's mobile-first world with access over 500+ housing metrics to stay ahead of local, regional and national housing market trends. More information on Zonda here: https://zondahome.com/
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Jan 19, 2023
RR 010 - PreApp1003 Founder Dru Brents: Gimmie a “C" (RM)
This week, we talk all things CRM with Dru Brents from PreApp1003. Dru is the Founder and CEO of PreApp1003. PreApp1003 is a mobile friendly point of sale and CRM system (and more) designed by and designed for Mortgage Professionals. PreApp 1003 continues to make life easier with the new Broker Plus System: the most comprehensive, cloud-based, mobile-friendly mortgage platform in the industry.
More information on PreApp1003 here: https://preapp1003.com/
Register for a Demo here (Wednesdays at 1:00 CT):
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3EHT3faPQnmzq03bdKqsZA
Dru’s e-mail address: dru@preapp1003.com
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Jan 17, 2023
RR 025 – Learning Can Stick with Dr. Christie McMullen
Dr. Christie McMullen makes work fun, and she can help you do the same. Fun doesn’t mean silly, though it could. Fun means putting people in positions where their talents flourish. Fun means knowing people’s strengths and capitalizing on them. Fun means music in the break room.
Dr. McMullen has a passion for learning. Growth pushes her to be the best she I can be, so she can provide quality learning for adults. Her book, Learning Can Stick, serves as a guide to make every human interaction safe, logical, fun, and memorable. Dr. McMullen can help you reimagine your interactions to get people to remember what you said.
Dr. McMullen’s is called called AIM: Analyze, Improve, Move. We help you with employee satisfaction, productivity, engagement, accountability, and retention. If employees feel equipped to do their jobs well they are more likely to stay and produce well. We make work fun!
More information about AIM at: https://aimwithus.com/
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Jan 12, 2023
RR 024 - Military Relocation Professional (MRP) with Rich Hart
Rich Hart is a prominent speaker, business dynamics coach, international real estate broker and finance/wealth consultant. He specializes in entrepreneurial and corporate business structuring as a F.O.C.U.S. (First Opportunity to Create Unlimited Success) strategy developer. Prior to his speaking career, he spent over 35 years as a business executive and entrepreneur in corporate America developing and integrating operating practices for national and international corporations.
Rich is an accomplished instructor for the National Association of REALTORS®, REBAC (Real Estate Buyers Accredited Council) and REBI (Real Estate Business Institute). Rich is also a certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Trainer.
The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members.
The MRP certification program educates REALTORS® about working with U.S. servicemembers and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support.
More information about Rich Hart at: https://richhart.com/
More information about MPR at: https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/military-relocation-professional-mrp
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Jan 10, 2023
RR 023 – Family Law Attorney Paul Simon
Paul Simon is a Partner at Hedgepeth Heredia in Atlanta, GA and has been named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the area of family law. Paul has exclusively practiced family law for the entirety of his legal career. The nuance and complexity found in every family law case informs Paul’s approach towards all of his clients to develop and craft a specific strategy to achieve optimal outcomes. Paul understands the difficulty family law issues can present and enjoys working with his clients towards bright, sustainable futures.
Why Hedgepeth Heredia Family Law? A strategic approach for the best possible outcome. The attorneys at Hedgepeth Heredia are committed to guide you to the best possible outcome, with an honest accounting of the costs—emotional, personal and financial. We begin with a clear understanding of your goals, and develop an agreed-upon strategy to achieve them. With constant vision of those goals and strategy, we take a realistic, cost-benefit assessment of every decision, every step of the way.
More information on Hedgepeth Hereida at: https://www.hhfamilylaw.com/
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Jan 5, 2023
RR 009 - Bankrate's Greg McBride: More Equity, Less Interest – The Biweekly Mortgage
In this episode. we speak with Bankrate’s Greg McBride, CFA. Greg is Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Analyst, for Bankrate.com. He leads a team responsible for researching financial products, providing analysis, and advice on personal finance to a vast consumer audience.
Bankrate guides savers and spenders through the next steps of their financial journey. Whether you’re buying a home, paying off a loan or saving up for college, we offer free tools and resources to help you reach your goals.
Learn more about Greg McBride at: https://www.bankrate.com/authors/greg-mcbride/?page=1#latest_articles
Learn more about Bankrate at: https://www.bankrate.com/
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Dec 22, 2022
RR 008 - Kris-Ann Carduff: Authentic Content (is) Queen
This week, we speak with freelance Marketing guru Kris-Ann Carduff from yaregroup. Kris-Ann has a unique marketing and sales perspective having worked both front-line B2B Sales and Corporate Marketing for start-up companies and large Fortune 500 companies. She believes whether it’s a sales call or a marketing campaign, it only works if it’s authentic.
Kris-Ann is the founder of yaregroup. Yaregroup is known for marketing strategies that are “OUTSIDE THE BOX.” At Yare, they get to know you, your brand and your industry to create an unrivaled experience. Timely, cost-effective, creative and, most importantly, profitable. More information on yaregroup here: https://yaregroup.com/
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Dec 15, 2022
RR007 - Brian Huddleston: Broker to Banker
In this episode of the Renovation Radio podcast, we speak with Brian Huddleston from Fidelity Bank. Brian has carved out a niche in the housing finance industry by advising mortgage brokers on a safe and sound transition from broker to banker.
Fidelity Bank is an independent, privately-owned business bank that is proud to call Minnesota home. The bank was initially chartered in September 1970 as Southwest Fidelity State Bank of Edina, and in 1986, was renamed Fidelity Bank. Since the mid-80’s and without pause, the bank has provided mortgage bankers with warehouse funding, and it remains committed to the mortgage industry and the clients it serves.
More information on Fidelity Bank here: https://fidelitybankmn.com/
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Nov 15, 2022
RR 022 – Positivity is a Strategy – Recruiting with Deanna Reich
Deanna Reich is a master recruiter, sunshine provider, talent igniter, and multipotentialite. We learn how to not be a Negatron, how to be a break instead of a burden, and how to be a break instead of a burden.
Deanna is active on all social media and can be found by googling “Deanna Reich.”
Deanna’s company DroneUp is About People. Our teams are pioneers, creating surprising access to drone solutions by making the complex simple. We make business stronger by breaking barriers and we invent new solutions by finding a new direction.
DroneUp empowers teams to innovate the best, most efficient solutions for our clients. We obsess over [sometimes crazy] new ideas in solving difficult problems.
We make drones an exciting solution for more people.
Our Mission
To make drone services good for everyone, our mission is to be the most open and flexible flight services partner in the industry — an integrated platform that makes drones the most simple, efficient way for businesses to…
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Nov 10, 2022
RR 016 - Jennifer Brown: Thank You for Your Service
We welcome back Jennifer Brown. Jennifer is a Certified Veteran’s Lending Specialist. We learn about the nuances and benefits of the VA guarantee. We debunk many of the myths around VA financing and learn that an offer with VA financing is usually superior to offers with other types of financing. We also talk about Mark’s F3 Nation workout group.
Neighborhood Mortgage Inc. is an Atlanta, GA based Mortgage Lender and is licensed in 4 states (Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina). More information can be found at: www.nloans.net
More information on MMM – Military Month Motivation, Freedom Alliance, and F3 Nation
https://support.freedomalliance.org/campaign/military-month-motivation/c408821
Freedom Alliance is one of America’s leading supporters of wounded troops and military families. The organization has awarded more than $20 million in college scholarships to children of heroes killed or disabled in military service. Freedom Alliance also helps combat ve…
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Nov 8, 2022
RR 021 - Steve Richman - Knowledge is Not (Necessarily) Power
Steve Richman is a nationally renowned speaker who has been described as energizing, passionate, practical, fun, creative and smart. Steve has spoken to more than 350,000 individuals in every state in America. As a testament to the power of his presentations, over 85% percent of Steve’s presentations are re-bookings from those who have previously seen him.
Steve says Why You? Why Your Company? In this constantly evolving market, people and companies are getting caught up in the commodity conundrum - not knowing how to differentiate yourself. I am an expert in differentiation for companies, leaders and sales people with recent concentration in the mortgage and real estate industries.
Steve is active on LinkedIn and Facebook and can be reached at 919.368.4301 and steverichman1@gmail.com
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Nov 3, 2022
RR 006 - Hayley Duhon: Closing the Appraisal Gap
Hayley Duhon is one of the hardest working salespeople in the housing finance industry. Hayley is a second-generation Mortgage Banker and covers Central Texas for Arch MI. We discuss how to use private mortgage insurance to help keep deals in process on track for closing in today’s modern lending environment.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch Capital or ACGL), a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company, writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis with a focus on specialty lines. The combination of our underwriting platform, our experienced management team and our strong capital base have enabled us to establish a prominent presence in the global insurance and reinsurance markets.
We seek to increase shareholder value through three main strategic principles:
* Selectively pursue diverse specialty markets where we can apply our knowledge and expertise;
* Maintain flexibility and responsiveness to allow us to take advantage of market opportunities when t…
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Oct 27, 2022
RR 004 - MGIC's Christie Buff: 15 is Greater than 20
In this episode of the Renovation Radio podcast, we talk to Christie Buff from MGIC and learn how 15 is greater than 20.
MGIC Investment Corporation is the parent company of Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC). MGIC provides products and services that protect mortgage investors from credit losses. This critical component of the nation's residential mortgage finance system helps families achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality.
For more information, please visit: www.mgic.com
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Oct 25, 2022
RR 020 – Cornerstone’s Stewart Sadler – How to Structure a Temporary Buydown
Stewart Sadler put himself through college working on his Dad’s shrimp boats in Coastal Georgia. Now, he is the Managing Partner of Cornerstone Mortgage Group in Atlanta, GA and one of the largest Mortgage Brokers in the country. Stewart has identified the best value on today’s rate sheet, and it’s the 2/1 buydown. Give this episode a listen to learn how buyers, buyer’s agents, sellers, and seller’s agents can use this product.
Stewart can be reached at: ssadler@cmghl.com and 678.578.7605 or https://www.applywithteamsadler.com/
Stewart's Wednesday Videos at: https://www.applywithteamsadler.com/blog
Cornerstone prides themselves on offering 'raving fan' service to every client they work with. We are not in the business of processing transactions; we are in the business of building lasting relationships.
More information on Cornerstone Mortgage Group at: https://www.cmg-homeloans.com/
More information on the The Core Sales Training Inc. at: https://www.thecoretraining.com/…
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Oct 21, 2022
RR 003 - Dan Ervin: Don’t Say No for the Customer
In this episode of Renovation Radio, we talk to Dan Ervin from Level One Bank in Michigan. Dan is a nationally renowned and powerful public speaker and runs the sales team at Level One Bank. We discuss all things sales and focus on two of Dan’s core sales principles:
1. What you control
2. Don’t say no for the customer
Level One Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Level One Bank, a full-service commercial and consumer bank headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The Bank was founded in 2007 and has banking centers located throughout the Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids regions. Level One Bank offers the sophistication of a big bank, the heart of a community bank, and the spirit of an entrepreneur. For more information, please visit www.levelonebank.com
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Oct 18, 2022
RR 019 – Future Home Loans’ Ali Schmidt – LinkedIn 101 for Millennial’s
Ali Schmidt is a Mortgage Broker Connoisseur for Future Home Loans in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Ali specializes in business development. She says her job is building relationships. Not in a you scratch my back, I scratch yours- as in…I want to get to know you. I want to know your goals, what your company is passionate about and how I can help build your clientele.
Future Home Loans is a Veteran-owned business with HQ in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Future’s corporate culture is a group of industry-leading experts who have come together to fix the mortgage experience. With a customer-first driven process, we turn what can be a stressful experience into a walk in the park. We believe that buying a home is one of the biggest decisions someone can make in their lifetime, so let’s make this process the best it can be.
More information at: https://future.loans/
Company NMLS: 1621953, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org , Future Financial LLC, DBA Future Home Loans 315 11th Ave N Jacksonville Beach,…
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Oct 11, 2022
RR 005 - Jennifer Brown: Certified Divorce Lending Specialist
In this episode of the Renovation Radio podcast, we talk to Jennifer Brown from Neighborhood Mortgage Inc. in Atlanta, GA. Jennifer is a Certified Divorce Lending Professional who works with Family Law attorneys and the Amicable Divorce Network to structure divorce settlements to help all parties with mortgage qualification.
Neighborhood Mortgage Inc. is an Atlanta, GA based Mortgage Lender and is licensed in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. More information can be found at: www.nloans.net
Information on the Certified Divorce Lending Professional designation here: www.divorcelendingassociation.com
Information on the Amicable Divorce Network here: www.amicabledivorcenetwork.com/
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Oct 4, 2022
RR 002 - NAN's Jason McMullen: Cool Carl Paranski Shift
NAN is a nationwide Appraisal Management Company and has been in business for 17 years. NAN believes in technology, communication, and genuine accountability for both the AMC and the appraiser. Those beliefs culminate in NAN tracking precise performance scores for appraiser selection, as well as a unique incentive program that NAN pays their appraisers 30X faster for work completed on time or early. More information on NAN can be found at: https://nan-amc.com
Cool Carl Paranski shift here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrjJFNDQJbM
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Jun 21, 2022
RR 018 - Calvin Mann: Texas Homestead
In the final episode of season 1, we speak with industry icon Calvin Mann from the law firm Black, Mann, and Graham in Texas. We learn about Texas real estate law history, the origins of the Texas homestead law, and how to safely originate a refinance mortgage in Texas.
Calvin C. Mann, Jr. has practiced real estate law in the state of Texas since 1973. He is a founding partner in the Texas-based law firm of Black, Mann & Graham, L.L.P., with offices in Houston, Dallas, and Flower Mound. His affiliations include the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, where he has served as a member of the Board of Directors, Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Government Affairs Committee and on the Convention and Long Range Planning Committees. He is currently an Affiliate Member of the Houston Mortgage Bankers Association and Affiliate Member of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association. He is also an Affiliate Member and former Director of and former General Counsel to the Greater Houston Associ…
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Jun 7, 2022
RR 017 - Kinsey Lallathin: Before and After
In this episode of Renovation Radio, we speak to Central Florida Contractor Kinsey Lallathin from All-In Construction Services. Kinsey helps buyers, sellers, buyer’s agents, seller’s agents, and loan officers overcome the fears of the home renovation process. She teaches us how to use a renovation loan to create equity for home buyers, maximize value for sellers, and get to closing faster.
You can find Kinsey on Facebook at All-In Construction Services and on Instagram @all_in_construction_fl
The All-In Construction Services name represents a commitment to every single customer. For most families, their list of dreams includes a wonderful home, and they are willing to go all-out to fulfill that dream. They need a contractor who is willing to share in that commitment to their dreams.
Since All-In began business in 2008, we have grown from a surviving one-man show to a thriving eight member team that is constantly growing and expanding. We are now one of the Top Ten Largest Remod…
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May 17, 2022
RR 015 - Tom Whitney: The Power of Empathy
This week, we speak with loanDepot’s own Tom Whitney. Tom is a Mortgage Underwriting expert. He teaches his team to underwrite with empathy and leads via a partnership between clients and Sales.
Tom is the Director of Underwriting at loanDepot Wholesale / Correspondent. Tom is a Mortgage Banking Executive with extensive background in sales and operations management, complex asset/risk based underwriting solutions and leadership development to ensure a differentiated and world class customer experience. Tom leads by forging corporate vision and accomplishment of goals through the motivation and direction of others.
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May 3, 2022
RR 014 - Simmons Bank's David Frase: Warehouse Lending 101
In this episode of the Renovation Radio podcast, we talk to David Frase from Simmons Bank. David is a Certified Mortgage Banker and President of the Simmons Bank Warehouse Lending Group. Simmons Bank's Warehouse Lending Program is designed specifically for non-delegated correspondent mortgage lenders. Thrive on the stability of Simmons Bank, the experience of our warehouse lenders, and the tailored service of a program that understands your business.
More information on Simmons Bank Warehouse Lending Group here: https://www.simmonsbank.com/business/business-loans/warehouse-lending
Simmons First National Corporation is a Mid-South based financial holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with total consolidated assets of approximately $24.7 billion as of December 31, 2021, conducting financial operations throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The company, through its subsidiaries, offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a cli…
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May 3, 2022
RR 015 - Tory Ramirez and Ken Gilliard: Who Says There’s No Inventory?
This week we speak with the nation’s #3 Zillow real estate team led by Tory Ramirez and Houston, TX Mortgage Broker Ken Gilliard about how they face the challenge of low inventory.
Please find the Renovation Radio podcast on LinkedIn at: #renovationradio and on the World Wide Web at: https://www.ldwholesale.com/renovation-radio-podcast Please follow us and rate us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
More information on Tory Ramirez: Instagram: @realestatewithtory e-mail: toryicarerealestate.com phone: 281.451.1312 and the world wide web: https://www.krealestate.com/
More information on Ken Gilliard: Instagram and Facebook @topchoicelending and the world wide web: https:///www.topchoicelending.net
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Apr 12, 2022
RR 013 - Alex Massa: Finding the Value in Today’s Real Estate Market
This week, we talk all things appraisal with AppraisalMC’s Alex Massa. Alex started in the appraisal industry in college and eventually launched his own Appraisal Management Company. Alex has a unique perspective and expertise as a licensed appraiser and also the CEO of a prominent AMC. We cover a lot of topics including appraiser independence, who can speak to an appraiser, reconsideration of value, a day in the life of an appraiser, appraisal gaps, and the new desktop appraisals. We also compare today’s real estate market with the bubble market in 2008.
AppraisalMC is a brother-sister duo. Alex and Mariella Massa saw the housing market’s need to improve the appraisal process. They began their careers in the appraisal industry while in college and saw great opportunity to do things different and better. The siblings partnered to build their first appraisal company in 2005, Initech Appraisals, which eventually led to the growth of Appraisal MC in 2010. Appraisal MC is now one of…
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Apr 5, 2022
RR 012 - Built Technology's Ed Rogers: The Goldilocks Effect
Too hot, too cold, just right??? There’s no such thing as the perfect house. Renovation Radio talks renovation lending with Ed Rogers from Built Technologies.
Ed Rogers has 25+ years of experience in all aspects of residential construction and renovation lending. As Manager of Consumer Solutions/SME at Built Technologies, Ed works closely with clients, sales, product and engineering teams to ensure maximum value for all stakeholders in the construction/renovation lending process.
Based in Nashville, TN, Built Technologies is the fastest-growing construction finance platform in the U.S. "Built Technologies is transforming the construction finance industry with a digital platform that connects all stakeholders involved in a construction project in order to improve the flow of funds while reducing risk." For FYE2021, Built managed more than $200B in Total Construction Value for lenders and builders, 135,065 active loans, and 400,000+ in draw disbursements while touching over 738,000…
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Jan 18, 2022
RR 001 - Robbie Chrisman: Following in the Footsteps of a Legend
In the Flagship episode of the Renovation Radio podcast, host Mark Hammond interviews none other than Robbie Chrisman from The Chrisman Commentary. The Chrisman Commentary is a widely read daily market commentary on current mortgage events. Robbie and I talk a little Fintech and what it means to follow a legend.
More information on The Chrisman Commentary can be found here: https://www.robchrisman.com
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Jan 5, 2022
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