If you work in or around the US mortgage industry, MPA Talk is the podcast for you. Presented by Mortgage Professional America, it gets up close & personal with some of the giants of the sector, while also delving into hot-button issues & spotlighting what matters to brokers & originators. Go to mpamag.com/us for all the latest.
MPA Talk
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If you work in or around the US mortgage industry, MPA Talk is the podcast for you. Presented by Mortgage Professional America, it gets up close & personal with some of the giants of the sector, while also delving into hot-button issues & spotlighting what matters to brokers & originators. Go to mpamag.com/us for all the latest.
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
Clear to close, ready to trade: Turning better mortgage data into better deals
In today's mortgage market, execution risk is no longer a back-office concern. With volumes shifting toward non-agency and non-QM products, rising regulatory scrutiny, and institutional investors demanding tighter documentation standards, the gap between good enough data and great data has never mattered more. For warehouse lenders and secondary market professionals, that gap shows up in real costs: delayed fundings, repriced trades, trailing documents, and deals that simply fall apart. In this episode of MPA Talk, mortgage journalist Matt Sexton sits down with Anthony Beshara and Mike Margolf, both Senior Managing Directors of Lending & Capital Markets Technologies at SitusAMC, to walk through exactly where data and document problems enter the deal lifecycle — and what it takes to eliminate them. With more than 40 years of combined experience in mortgage banking, secondary market execution, and lending technology between them, Beshara and Margolf offer a frank, practical look at how the right technology, the right processes, and a commitment to A-plus data standards can cut friction at every stage of a transaction. By tuning in to this episode, you will hear: • Why warehouse finance and secondary market execution most often break down at the data and document level — and what controls reduce that risk • How funding partners assess a lender's collateral visibility, pipeline management, and liquidity readiness before committing to a deal • What data and document problems slip through at origination and create costly downstream problems at funding, sale, or securitization • Why settling for B-minus data is a choice — not a constraint — and how the right tooling lets you pursue A-plus standards without sacrificing speed • Where technology creates the biggest improvements right now, from automated workflows and real-time reporting to AI-driven execution support • The market trends warehouse lenders and secondary market professionals should be watching in 2026 and beyond, including non-QM expansion, home equity second lien growth, and GSE footprint changes The data decisions you make today shape your execution outcomes for years to come. Tune in now and hear how SitusAMC is helping mortgage professionals close the gap between better data and better deals.
January 23, 2026
MPA Talk: NAMB president fights for legislation to improve housing affordability
On this edition of MPA Talk, Matt Sexton is joined by the president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), Kimber White. White discusses why affordability is such a major concern and the changes he is lobbying for to make a meaningful impact. This edition is part of this month's series on housing affordability. You can check out our full coverage here: www.mpamag.com/us/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/monthly-spotlight-mortgage-affordability/562098
November 17, 2025
Mortgage Market Reset: Strategies, Trends & Non-QM Insights for 2026
The mortgage industry is at a pivotal crossroads. After years of volatility and uncertainty, 2025 is closing with renewed optimism as interest rates begin to slide and the market shows signs of a reset. For mortgage professionals, this moment brings both fresh challenges and exciting opportunities. Understanding how to navigate shifting borrower expectations, heightened rate sensitivity, and the rise of non-QM products is critical to staying ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this episode of MPA Talk, Matt Sexton sits down with Tom Hutchens, President of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions and a nationally recognized leader in non-QM lending. Together, they unpack the latest market trends, discuss how originators can adapt to changing conditions, and explore why non-QM loans are becoming indispensable tools for today’s mortgage professionals. What you’ll gain from this episode: •How to capitalize on sliding mortgage rates: Learn why even small rate drops are sparking a surge in refinancing and how to position yourself for success. •Winning strategies for originators: Discover proven communication tactics and business development moves that top producers are using to stay competitive. •The expanding role of non-QM loans: Understand why non-QM products are filling critical gaps in the market and how they can help you serve a broader range of clients. •Managing borrower rate sensitivity: Get expert advice on handling the new wave of refinance-ready borrowers and the challenges of heightened rate sensitivity. •What’s ahead for 2026: Hear predictions on interest rates, employment trends, and the future of mortgage lending from one of the industry’s top voices. Ready to future-proof your business and lead in the next era of mortgage lending? Tune in now and get the expert insights you need to thrive – listen and learn from the best in the business.
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