All Episodes

• Mortgage Industry 2026 Outlook: Rates, Housing Supply & AI with John Hedlund
  In this episode of the Connect Podcast, California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti sits down with John Hedlund, Vice Chair of ICE, Vice Chairman of the National MBA, and California MBA Board Member. John shares powerful insights from ICE Experience “Win” event in Las Vegas and breaks down the biggest shifts facing mortgage finance today: • […]
• Why AB1018 Could Raise Mortgage Costs 50%+ | Paul Gigliotti & Nick Pabarcus Discuss
  In this episode of the INSIDE THE IMPACT Podcast from the California MBA, host Paul Gigliotti, CEO of the California MBA, sits down with Nick Pabarcus, Managing Director of Non-QM Sales at PennyMac, to break down California bill AB1018 and its potential impact on automated decision systems—including AI—in mortgage lending. AI has powered mortgage efficiency […]
• Unified POS/LOS + AI: Wilco's Charlie Changes Mortgage Production Forever
  Join Paul Gigliotti, CEO of California MBA, on Connect for Episode 254 with Tom Morelli from Wilco! Discover how Wilco is transforming mortgage origination with Charlie – a groundbreaking Production Optimization Platform (POP) that unites POS, LOS, AI, and business intelligence into one seamless system. Key topics: - Why traditional LOS/POS silos are broken and […]
• From Paper Stacks to AI-Powered Verification: The Future of Mortgage Lending w/ Sasha Stair, CMB®
  In this powerful episode of the Connect Podcast by California MBA, host and CEO Paul Gigliotti, sits down with Sasha Stair, CMB®, CMO at Xactus, to unpack the massive shift happening in mortgage verification. Say goodbye to outdated, manual, paper-based processes — Xactus 360 delivers dynamic, data-driven verification that adapts in real time. Powered by […]
• Will AB 801 Change How We Lend in 2026? | IMPACT Podcast
  In this episode of the IMPACT Podcast, California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti sits down with Chuck Iverson to break down California’s proposed Community Reinvestment Act (AB 801) and what it means for the industry heading into 2026. While the intent behind new legislation is often to help, Paul and Chuck discuss why policy must be […]
• Secondary Market Secrets: Whole Loan Trading, Valuations & Market Shifts with Rams Capital | Ep. 252
  In this episode of Connect by California MBA, host Paul Gigliotti sits down with Vik Kasparin from Rams Mortgage Capital for an in-depth look at the secondary mortgage market. Rams specializes in mortgage asset valuation, training, advisory services, and whole loan trading—focusing on post-closing strategies for lenders, banks, and portfolio holders. They help market and […]
• Connect with Connect with John Rothfield, Derivative Logic | Episode 248
  Join us on the Connect Podcast as CEO of the California MBA, Paul, sits down with John Rothfield, a seasoned economist and advisor at Derivative Logic, for a deep dive into the current financial landscape, managing market volatility, and turning economic uncertainty into a clear vision for the future. John brings a wealth of experience […]
• Digital mortgages aren't the future. They're here. | Connect with Leah Sommerville, DocMagic | 247
  Digital mortgages aren't the future — they're here. Tune in to the latest episode of the Connect Podcast, presented by the California MBA, to hear how the industry is making the shift to fully digital closings! This week, the CEO of the California MBA Paul Gigliotti, sits down with Leah Sommerville, Director of Sales at […]
• Connect with Paul Gigliotti, Incoming CEO, California MBA | Episode 246
  In this special edition of the Connect podcast, outgoing CEO Susan Milazzo sits down with her successor, Paul Gigliotti, to discuss the future of the California MBA (California Mortgage Bankers Association) Susan celebrates her 21 years of service while Paul, a veteran mortgage leader with a deep background in mortgage technology, outlines his vision for […]
• Connect with Mark Wilson, CEO, Advisent | Episode 245
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Mark Wilson, CEO, Advisent Episode discussion topics: How you got into the mortgage industry? You have big news that just launched – the rebranding of your company. What was CWDL is […]
• Connect with Lee Gillispie, Senior Managing Principal, Paradatec | Episode 244
  Connect with Lee Gillispie, Senior Managing Principal, Paradatec | Episode 244 by The California MBA
• Connect with Susanne Livingston, RWM Home Loans and Jimson Tharayil, Acrisure | Episode 243
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Susanne Livingston Owner/Chief Strategy Officer, RWM Home Loans and Jimson Tharayil VP Strategic Partnerships, Acrisure. Episode discussion topics: 
What’s really driving the spike in homeowners insurance rates in California? What can […]
• Connect with Kenon Chen, EVP Strategy and Growth, Clear Capital | Episode 242
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Kenon Chen, EVP Strategy and Growth, Clear Capital. Episode discussion topics: Tell us how you got into the mortgage industry? I believe Clear Capital has been involved with the California MBA […]
• Connect with Daniel Ceniceros, Founder & CEO, Connect Media | Episode 241
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Daniel Ceniceros, Founder & CEO, Connect Media Episode discussion topics: 1:59 - What innovative marketing techniques should people be thinking about to get their name out there? 4:37 - What innovative […]
• Connect with Cody Charfauros, Principal/Managing Director, Slatt Capital | Episode 240
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Cody Charfauros, Principal/Managing Director, Slatt Capital Episode discussion topics: What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the CRE market since then? When you were last on Connect, we […]
• Connect with Jon Brod, Co-Founder & CMO, Roam | Episode 239
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Jon Brod, Co-Founder & CMO, Roam Episode discussion topics: 1:14 - Let’s start with your journey—what sparked your move into the world of AI? Was there a defining moment or inspiration […]
• Connect with Amy Moses, Business Development Consultant, MISMO | Episode 238
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Amy Moses, Business Development Consultant, MISMO Episode discussion topics: 1:28 - I always like to get started with a little background, so tell us how you got into the mortgage business […]
• Connect with Caren Castle, Managing Attorney, California, The Mortgage Law Firm | Episode 237
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Caren Castle, Managing Attorney, California, The Mortgage Law Firm Episode discussion timestamps: I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.  […]
• Connect with Mitch Kider, Managing Partner, Weiner Brodsky Kider, PC | Episode 236
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Mitch Kider, Managing Partner, Weiner Brodsky Kider, PC  Episode discussion timestamps: 1:29 - The last time you were on Connect; we were fresh off the 2024 Presidential election. Now that this Administration […]
• Connect with Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer, Deephaven Mortgage | Episode 235
  Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer, Deephaven Mortgage. Episode discussion timestamps: 1:30 - You became interested in the mortgage industry as a child. Tell me what you love about it and what […]