CMB Connect Podcast

Polygon Research founder Val Buresch interviews the leaders shaping the CMB designation.

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48 Minutes
OCT 6, 26
S3 E5

How AI Is Changing Mortgage Banking

Season 3
How is generative AI changing mortgage banking? Marc Hernandez, CMB, explains AI-assisted guideline analysis, loan structuring, faster cycle times, mortgage talent and the mortgage professional of 2027.
Marc Hernandez
38 Minutes
SEP 29, 26
S3 E4

Dream Big, Practice Gratitude and Keep Climbing

Season 3
What does correspondent lending do for banks and credit unions? Margaret Chiavini, CMB, explains liquidity, product expansion, member care, CMB career growth, mentorship and mortgage leadership.
Margaret Chiavini
Jason Bohrer Photo at CMB Connect
46 minutes
MAR 3, 26
S3 E3

Spy Stories, Brushstrokes, and Basis Points

Season 3
Jason Bohrer
Jeremy Bowling, CMB, talking to Val Buresch, CMB on CMB Connect Podcast
36 minutes
FEB 9, 26
S3 E2

Bank Mortgage Strategy & Growth

Season 3
Jeremy Bowling (Huntington National Bank) shares the "Trident" strategy that boosted LO productivity by 20%. Discover insights on scaling in flat markets and the human element in the age of AI.
Jeremy Bowling
Photo of Rhiannon Bolen, National Sales Director at GridBase
44 minutes
JAN 27, 26
S3 E1

How Advocacy & Leadership Shape Mortgage Banking

Season 3
Rhiannon Bolen
19 minutes
DEC 29, 25
S2 E8

The HFA Advantage: Partnering with THDA for 2026

Season 2
Jenn Green
David Jackson, CMB, talking to Val Buresch, CMB on CMB Connect Podcast
23 minutes
DEC 15, 25
S2 E7

Driving Mortgage Growth in a High-Rate Market

Season 2
David Jackson
John Lynah, CMB, , talking to Val Buresch, CMB on CMB Connect Podcast
28 minutes
DEC 2, 25
S2 E6

Building Habits for Success

Season 2
John Lynah
Ryan Black, CMB, talking to Val Buresch, CMB on CMB Connect Podcast
25 minutes
NOV 11, 25
S2 E5

GSEs & Hot-Button Proposals with Ryan Black

Season 2
Ryan Black
Jennifer Whip, CMB, talking to Val Buresch, CMB on CMB Connect Podcast
31 Minutes
NOV 3, 25
S2 E4

From Fannie Mae to Founder with Jennifer Whip

Season 2
Jennifer Whip
Nancy Zhu, CMB headshot
54 Minutes
OCT 3, 25
S2 E2

Data and Leadership with Nancy Zhu

Season 2
Nancy Zhu
Alan Fowler, Brian Handal, SuSheila Dhillon, CMB on the CMB Connect Podcast, hosted by Val Buresch, CMB
43 Minutes
SEP 11, 25
S2 E1

CMBs in Cairo: Friendship, Finance, and Cultural Exchange

Season 2
Susheila Dhillon, Alan Fowler, Brian Handal
Lyn Crutchfield, CMB, on CMB Connected podcast, hosted by Val Buresch, CMB
41 Minutes
DEC 22, 24
S1 E15

PMI Beyond the Basics: A Conversation with Lyn Crutchfield

Season 1
Lyn Crutchfield (Essent) breaks down Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) types, premium calculations, and regulatory trends. Discover how to use PMI as a strategic sales tool in the current mortgage market.
Lyn Crutchfield
Teresa Ferman on CMB Connect Podcast, Hosted by Val Buresch, CMB
33 Minutes
NOV 18, 2024
S1 E14

FHA Lending Mastery: MBA's Teresa Ferman on Compliance, Career Growth, and Market Impact

Season 1
Teresa Ferman (MBA) unpacks FHA lending misconceptions and homeownership access. Learn about the CMB designation, mortgage banking career growth, and the future of FHA loans.
Teresa Ferman
Suchitra Varma, CMB, on CMB Connect Podcast, Hosted by Val Buresch, CMB
32 Minutes
OCT 3, 24
S1 E 13

A Bank IT Expert View on Tech Innovations Reshaping Mortgage Applications

Season 1
Suchitra Varma discusses the evolving role of IT, AI, and machine learning in mortgage banking. Learn how to create a frictionless consumer experience and drive innovation in the mortgage industry.
Suchitra Varma
Bob Niemi on CMB Connect Podcast, Hosted by Val Buresch, CMB
32 Minutes
SEP 7, 24
S1 E12

Innovation and the Evolving Mortgage Business Model

Season 1
Bob Niemi (CMB Society) explores the traditional mortgage business model and how lenders make money. Discover the future of AI in mortgage banking and streamlining the customer experience.
Bob Niemi