Finside ChatsⓇ

Nov 14 2023 36 ep. 32 mins 2
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Fintech enthusiasts, mortgage lenders, loan servicers, title agents, fellow start-ups, and innovators -- this is the podcast for you. Tune in to hear from Stavvy's founder and CEO, Kosta Ligris, and industry experts as they dive headfirst into timely topics specific to fintech, real estate, and mortgage lending. We're on a mission to reconnect humans and simplify life's most defining moments, one conversation at a time.

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How Technology Helps CATIC Build Stronger and More Trusting Partnerships

Nov 14 2023 29 mins  
Digital transformation has become increasingly important for title companies and real estate attorneys in recent years. Keeping pace with rising customer expectations is more challenging than ever, and digitization may hold the answers to successfully navigating many of the changes. However, since navigating innovation isn’t always easy, we turned to Jim Czapiga, president and CE

Real Estate Market Update and Outlook for Title Companies in 2023 and Beyond

Oct 11 2023 26 mins  
With the Fed hiking interest rates several times since 2022, many industry professionals want to know what's next. Kosta sat down with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial Group, to discuss his outlook on the market and prediction for the future. Together, they explore what's next for the real estate industry, interest rate forecasts, AI, and how title compani

Housing Market Predictions According to Fannie Mae’s Leading Economist

May 26 2023 35 mins  
Will the real estate market decline in 2023? Curious whether a recession is still expected to hit? Join us as we speak with Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, who will answer these questions and others. For quotes, links, and additional insights, head over to the Stavvy blog.

Digital Mortgage Closing and eNote Securitization from Ginnie Mae

Apr 28 2023 29 mins  
Lynne Tucker Chandler, mortgage industry expert and Ginnie Mae’s Digital Collateral Program Director, joins Stavvy’s Finside ChatsⓇ podcast to discuss the benefits and obstacles of digital mortgage closing and eNote. Looking ahead, Lynne believes the mortgage industry has been waiting for the federal government to step into the digital mortgage closing space, and now that the

New Hampshire Remote Online Notarization: Lessons Learned

Mar 09 2023 32 mins  
A year after making remote online notarization (RON) permanent in New Hampshire, industry leaders remain cautious. Carol Willoughby, VP, Regional Underwriting Director for First American Title Insurance Company, and Roselyn Langianese, President of Summit Title, join Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to discuss the hesitation around RON adoption in New Hampshire and how widespread e

Will An Attorney Opinion Letter Replace Title Insurance?

Feb 15 2023 39 mins  
In the wake of the FHFA announcement that attorney opinion letters will be accepted in place of title insurance, professionals are concerned about what this will mean for the mortgage industry. Diane Tomb, CEO of ALTA, joins Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to share her perspective on attorney opinion letters, the potential risks for lenders and consumers, and why title insurance i

Lessons in Innovation from the Title Insurance Industry

Jan 31 2023 30 mins  
Much innovation has happened in the title industry, with more on the horizon. From eClosing adoption to RON state legislation and momentum on the SECURE Notarization Act, the title industry has seen success in embracing title insurance technology and policy. What can we learn from an industry challenging the status quo with no holds barred? Steve Gottheim, General Counsel for the A

Mortgage Digital Transformation: It’s Time for eClosing and eNote

Jan 30 2023 40 mins  
Today, paper is coming into question, and digital mortgages are gaining traction and becoming the preferred option for leading lenders, title agents, and customers. Simon Moir, Vice President and Segment Leader at Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, joins Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to discuss the hesitations around eNote adoption and how the mortgage industry can get more co

How Digital Mortgage Technology Enables Humans in Loan Origination

Nov 29 2022 29 mins  
Consumers are now demanding digital loan origination options. Justin Perry, Senior Loan Officer at Loan Depot, joins Stavvy's Finside Chats to discuss his experience in loan origination, what buyers are asking for in the changing real estate market, and why digital mortgage technology is the answer to meet demand. For quotes, links, and additional insights, head over to the Stavvy

Addressing Homeownership Inequalities Starts with Education

Nov 28 2022 36 mins  
While the industry keeps a watchful eye on mortgage rates, other opportunities in the housing market must be addressed. Alexia Smokler, Director of Fair Housing Policy and Programs for the National Association of Realtors, is passionate about closing the fair housing gap with increased access to affordable home loan programs. At Stavvy, we’re committed to raising awareness and in