In this In this episode of the Mortgage Tech Intelligence podcast, host Dee Khullar interviews Erin Wester, Chief Product Officer at Optimal Blue. Erin discusses the latest innovations in mortgage technology, including AI-driven products like the Virtual Economist and Ask OB. The conversation covers how these tools are transforming capital markets, automating workflows, and empowering lenders to make faster, smarter decisions.

In this episode of the Mortgage Tech Intelligence podcast, host Joey McDuffee interviews Melissa Langdale, founder and CEO of Praxis Lending Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in mortgage lending, Melissa shares her journey in the industry, the challenges lenders face today, and the impact of AI on mortgage operations. The conversation covers the importance of governance in AI, the need for comprehensive policies, and the future trends in mortgage lending, emphasizing the need for lenders to adapt to changing market conditions and technology advancements.

In this episode of the Mortgage Tech Intelligence podcast, host Dee Khullar speaks with Julienne Joseph, a prominent advocate for housing policy and access to homeownership. Julienne shares her journey from loan officer to chief of staff at HUD, discussing the lessons learned from the 2008 housing crisis, the importance of engaging communities in policy-making, and the challenges faced by first-time home buyers today. The conversation also explores innovative solutions for down payment assistance, the impact of student loan debt on homeownership, and the need for collaboration across the housing ecosystem to expand access to homeownership.