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Lykken on Lending

David Lykken
Artificial Intelligence
Mortgage Industry
Mortgage Bankers Association
Mortgage Rates
Federal Reserve
Bond Market
Oil
Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae
Mortgage Market
Housing Affordability
Oil Prices
Iran
AI In Mortgage
Angel AI
Mortgage-Backed Securities
President Trump
Inflation
Interest Rates
Housing Policy

Created by mortgage professionals for mortgage professionals,

Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute podcast hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken, and co-hosted by Marc Helm.

Joining the program each week is Adam DeSanctis with his weekly MBA Mortgage Minute, Les Parker with his Macro Market Update, Matt Graham with a weekly Market Update, David Kittle with Originations Update, Alice Alvey... more

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Hosts

David Lykken
Host of Lykken on Lending / Host of the show; long-time mortgage professional
Marc Helm
Co-host mentioned in intro; provides co-host perspective

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Insightful and Relevant!

    I really enjoyed this episode on how AI is changing the mortgage world. The way they explained AI helping with compliance, cutting down time on tedious tasks, and making the whole process smoother was spot on. It made me think differently about how tech can actually make life easier for lenders and clients. Definitely worth a listen if you’re in the industry and want to keep up with what’s next!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    makwutke
    United Statesa year ago
  • Educational and relevant!

    Lykken brings relevant content focused on the education and elevation of the real estate industry at large. Interesting topics, guests and ideas that can be implemented immediately to increase your mindshare and marketshare!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelsea Peitz
    United States7 years ago
  • Very informative! Keep up the good work!

    This podcast has ALOT of weekly headlines and helps me keep on top of this industry... thanks! The guy is a great host, and really, all the guests bring a lot to offer each week, I'm always impressed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hangaaar
    Canada9 years ago
  • 5 Stars

    This is an excellent podcast and an essential part of my law practice. Thank you for providing this content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin and Jennifer S
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical AI and tech-focused discussions for mortgage pros.
Quality guests and host expertise are consistently cited as strengths.
Regular mentions of MBA policy and regulatory context are helpful for practitioners.

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Q: How do you balance authenticity with AI-generated content?
Use AI to amplify a unique, value-based perspective rather than replacing your voice; create an AI twin that mirrors your positioning and then add your personal touch and beliefs to maintain genuineness.
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Branding rooted in clear values and authentic voice helps you attract a loyal audience that trusts you, making it easier to convert followers into clients even as AI tools proliferate.
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Q: Tell us about your journey and how you came to focus on organizational health.
Jim describes growing up with a strong work ethic, early career experiences, and the development of a consulting approach centered on healthy leadership and culture.

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What is Lykken on Lending about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly backbone for mortgage professionals, this show blends timely market updates with practical discussions on AI, compliance, and operational best practices in lending. Across episodes, listeners hear updates from MBA, market roundups, and in-depth Hot Topics that explore how technology, ethics, and policy shape origination, underwriting, servicing, and risk. A throughline centers on balancing higher loan volumes driven by AI and automation with guardrails to manage liability and regulatory changes. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on technology-enabled efficiency, governance, and industry advocacy, plus invitations to industry leaders and technology providers to discuss real-world applications for lenders, originators, and community... more

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