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CMB Connect: Get Behind the Designation


In an industry built on data, the most valuable insights often come from experience. CMB Connect is where the leaders of housing finance share the unfiltered 'war stories' behind their success. Hosted by Val Buresch—Founder & CEO of Polygon Research and 2024 CMB Society Chairman—each episode goes beyond the data to explore the journey. Join us as we uncover the pivotal lessons and hard-won wisdom that build a mortgage banking career.
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Meet out host
As Founder and CEO of Polygon Research, Val Buresch has built a career at the intersection of mortgage data and industry strategy. She understands that while data tells us what is happening, the most valuable insights often come from the how.
As the 2024 Chairman of the CMB Society, Val is on a mission to uncover the unfiltered 'war stories' behind the Certified Mortgage Banker designation. She brings an executive’s perspective to every conversation, digging into the risky bets and hard-won lessons that define the leaders of housing finance.
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