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Illuminating Solutions

Illuminating Solutions

By: Laura Brandao
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Welcome to the Illuminating Solutions Podcast!

Hosted by industry expert and CEO of Lighthouse Advisors, Laura Brandao, this podcast shines a light on the challenges and opportunities within the mortgage industry. Each episode features in-depth conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and business professionals who share actionable insights and solutions that drive success.

From navigating complex regulations to leveraging cutting-edge technology, we’re here to explore how to overcome industry hurdles and offer strategies to help mortgage professionals grow and thrive. Whether you're an originator, broker, or executive, the Illuminating Solutions Podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve in a constantly evolving market.

Subscribe now and join us as we uncover the best strategies to solve today’s most pressing business problems. Together, we’ll light the way forward in the mortgage industry!

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Episodes
  • Illuminating Solutions with Leora Ruzin
    Mar 19 2025

    This Week on Illuminating Solutions: Featuring Leora Ruzin!

    When it comes to navigating seller/servicer approvals, Best Efforts to Mandatory delivery transitions, and moving into the Correspondent space, Leora Ruzin is a true expert. With deep industry experience, she has successfully guided lenders through critical transitions—ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability every step of the way.

    Join us as we dive into:
    How to successfully obtain FHA DE & VA Full Eagle approvals
    The keys to maximizing execution when shifting from Best Efforts to Mandatory
    What lenders need to know before transitioning into the Correspondent space

    Leora’s insights can help lenders make sound, strategic moves with confidence and foundational security. You don’t want to miss this conversation! 🎙✨

    Tag a mortgage pro who needs to hear this! 🔥👇

    #IlluminatingSolutions #LighthouseAdvisors #MortgageIndustry #LenderSuccess



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    21 mins
  • Illuminating Solutions with Tara Healy
    Mar 5 2025

    Join us for another insightful episode of Illuminating Solutions, where we tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping the mortgage industry and provide real, actionable solutions! 🎙️

    This week, I’m excited to welcome Tara Healy, our compliance expert at Lighthouse Advisors. Tara is a go-to authority in the mortgage compliance space, helping lenders navigate today’s complex regulatory landscape with proactive, efficient solutions.

    🔹 What we’re covering:
    ✅ How the Compliance Helpdesk Bundle helps lenders resolve complex issues quickly
    ✅ The benefits of a Part-Time Compliance Officer Bundle for companies that don’t need a full-time compliance officer but still want to stay ahead of regulations
    ✅ Why a robust compliance management system is critical in today’s environment and how to prepare for exams, audits, and fair lending regulations

    If compliance has been on your mind (or keeping you up at night), this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

    📢 Tune in and let’s illuminate the path to compliance excellence!

    #IlluminatingSolutions #MortgageCompliance #LighthouseAdvisors #ComplianceMatters #MortgageIndustry #Leadership #RegulatoryExcellence

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    11 mins
  • Illuminating Solutions with Robin Lukason
    Feb 19 2025

    This Week on Illuminating Solutions! 🎙️

    I had the honor of sitting down with Robin Lukason, a powerhouse in leadership, operations, and strategic planning, for an insightful conversation on driving business success, building strong teams, and mastering emotional intelligence in leadership.

    Robin has led high-performing operations teams, driven strategic initiatives, and coached executives to build profitable and scalable businesses. She brings expertise in:

    ✅ Operations Management & Strategic Planning
    ✅ Financial Forecasting & Capacity Planning
    ✅ Emotional Intelligence & Relationship Building
    ✅ Process Improvement & Performance Metrics

    We discussed:
    💡 What makes a great leader in operations and how to develop top talent
    💡 The importance of data-driven decision-making for business growth
    💡 How emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills impact leadership success
    💡 Key strategies for building engaged, high-performing teams

    Robin’s insights on blending business acumen with people-focused leadership are a game-changer! If you’re looking to scale your business, strengthen your leadership, or refine your strategic approach, this episode is a must-listen.

    Tune in and let’s illuminate solutions together and for more information on how Robin can take your business to the next level reach out to discovery@lighthouseadvisors.com! ✨

    #IlluminatingSolutions #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #MortgageIndustry #lighthouseadvisors

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    18 mins
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