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Power House

HousingWire
Mortgage Industry
Real Estate
Housing Market
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Affordable Housing
Homeownership
AI Technology
Customer Experience
Mortgage Rates
Housingwire
Housing Industry
Pennymac
Customer Relationship Management
Mortgage Lending
Real Estate Technology
Mergers and Acquisitions
Neighborworks America
Real Estate Industry
Fairway Independent Mortgage

The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire's Zeb Lowe every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they’re differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.

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On this episode of Power House, Zeb Lowe sits down with AI and enterprise software executive Stephen to discuss where artificial intelligence is actually headed in mortgage lending beyond the hype cycle.

Stephen explains why the industry is shifting... more

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On this episode of Power House, Diego Sanchez sits down with Steve Ozonian for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of housing, mortgage, title, and proptech.

Drawing on decades of leadership experience across companies like LendingTree, loa... more

On this sponsored episode of Power House, Zeb Lowe sits down with Carter Malloy to discuss why better land data may be one of the most important and overlooked pieces of solving the housing supply crisis.

Malloy explains how his experience in land i... more

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LIVE from Austin, Texas at The Gathering, this conversation with David Spector, Chairman and CEO of PennyMac, is all about timing, scale, and playing the long game in a consolidating mortgage market.

Spector walks through the company’s pivot from a ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Butler
AI and enterprise software executive
Episode: Stephen Butler: The mortgage industry’s AI reality check
Steve Ozonian
Chairman of LendingTree, CEO of Williston Financial Group, and board member of multiple real estate tech and data companies
LendingTree; Williston Financial Group; Loan Depot; Zactus; Inside Real Estate; Atom Data; Global Mobility Solutions
Episode: Steve Ozonian on AI, Rocket’s big bet and the future of housing
Carter Malloy
CEO and founder of Acres
Acres
Episode: Carter Malloy: Why better land data is the foundation of better housing supply
David Spector
Chairman and CEO of PennyMac
PennyMac
Episode: PennyMac’s mortgage playbook and how to scale over time
Laura Brandao
Leader in mortgage industry, CEO/President of MLB Wholesale
MLB Wholesale
Episode: Educate, Empower, Elevate: Laura Brandao’s Leadership Blueprint
LaTasha Waddy
President of NFM Lending
NFM Lending
Episode: The business of access: LaTasha Waddy on leadership, the future of NFM, and inclusive lending
Patty Arvielo
Founder/CEO, New American Funding (NAF)
New American Funding
Episode: People-first leadership in mortgage
Mike Detwiler
CEO of Mortgage Cadence (returning CEO); investor and operator in housing tech
Mortgage Cadence
Episode: Back to Finish the Mission: Mike Detwiler on the Future of Mortgage Manufacturing
Matt Weaver
Top originator and mortgage professional who shares his playbook
Unspecified (Mortgage Industry)
Episode: Who’s your real customer? Matt Weaver’s playbook to build an empire

Hosts

Zeb Lowe
Host of Power House; Senior Director of HousingWire's Content Studio; central figure in industry conversations.
Diego Sanchez
President of HousingWire; recurring host and industry leader.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Insightful, Informative

    If you’re operating in the real estate or mortgage industries, PowerHouse is a must listen on the important trends impacting the business. Clayton asks great questions of his interviewees and I regularly learn something new. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nasdaqx
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Content & Insights

    The team and HousingWire always manages to put together great interviews with industry professionals who provide very valuable insights into the trends, changes, and important developments impacting the real estate industry. This is a great series and hugely important information for any real estate professional.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamesd44
    United States3 years ago
  • Very informative!

    This is a great housing podcast that provides a great variety of information and insights on all things housing. 10/10 recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcgirlkayla
    United States3 years ago
  • Change the Title of the Podcast

    Very specific podcast about mortgage lending industry, not about broader housing market. Please change title of program.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JAZLAJAZLA
    United States3 years ago
  • Great interview

    As always, excellent questions by Clayton. Today he spoke with the CEO/Founder of Milo Mortgage and they demystified the crypto mortgage business model. Now I get it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DoPa!
    United States3 years ago

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Positive feedback highlights practical, insightful discussions with industry leaders
Some comments note occasional production issues but overall strong content quality
Listeners appreciate concise, high-value content and expert guest lineups

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stephen Butler: The mortgage industry’s AI reality check
Q: How has your assessment of what AI can deliver to the industry evolved, and where are you now in that thinking?
AI is evolving from hype to practical augmentation; the industry is learning by doing real use cases, and ROI will come from improved workflows and education, not just the models themselves.
The business of access: LaTasha Waddy on leadership, the future of NFM, and inclusive lending
Q: What's your story and how did you end up in the mortgage industry?
LaTasha describes a law background focused on real estate and a transition into NFM Lending due to alignment with the business and leadership opportunities, emphasizing a long-standing involvement with capital markets, underwriting, and regulatory experiences that prepared her for a top leadership role.
Who’s your real customer? Matt Weaver’s playbook to build an empire
Q: What are the core steps and standards that allow you to delegate and scale your operation?
He outlines a scripted, end-to-end pre-approval process with about 75-85 standards in place, such as seven days a week accessibility and never skipping steps, which create a reliable framework for delegation and growth.
Who’s your real customer? Matt Weaver’s playbook to build an empire
Q: What inspired the shift to focusing on agents as the customer rather than homebuyers?
The guest explains that transitioning to the mortgage side revealed that the real estate agent ultimately drives the buyer's business, so treating agents as the primary customers aligns incentives and communication, enabling better service and more transactions.
Back to Finish the Mission: Mike Detwiler on the Future of Mortgage Manufacturing
Q: Tell us what motivated that launch and what that business was.
Mike explains they saw a need to connect data across multiple offices and create a manufacturing mindset for mortgages, which led to Mortgage Cadence and a vision to standardize and optimize the mortgage process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Power House

What is Power House about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high-level conversations with leaders in housing, mortgage, fintech, and urban development, focusing on market trends, leadership lessons, and growth strategies. Episodes frequently explore topics like mortgage economics, policy impacts, disruption through technology, and innovative housing models, with guests ranging from CEOs and policymakers to marketing and urban-planning experts. A standout pattern is the emphasis on practical insights for originators, brokers, lenders, and real estate professionals, as well as thoughtful commentary on the American housing landscape and the future of home ownership. The format tends to feature candid, strategy-focused discussions with industryExecutives, journalists, and practitione... more

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1. Stephen Butler
2. Steve Ozonian
3. Carter Malloy
4. David Spector
5. Laura Brandao
6. LaTasha Waddy
7. Patty Arvielo
8. Mike Detwiler

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