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The Construction Lending Podcast

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Construction Lending
Remodeling
National Association Of Home Builders
Adus
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
California
Zoning
Austin, Texas
Housing Affordability
First Federal Bank
Luminate Bank
Housing Policy
Mortgage Bankers Association
Construction Loans
Single-Closed Construction To Permanent Loans
Renovation Loans
National Association Of Women In Construction
NAWIC
Transit-Oriented Development

We examine the challenging and complex topics lenders face with construction and renovation loan products. The Construction Lending Podcast will share strategies, insights, information, trends, and best practices around all things related to construction finance.

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Remodeling is about to become more than half of all residential construction in America — and NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz has the data behind it. In this mid-year housing market outlook, Dr. Dietz breaks down the forces powering renovation'... more

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California has long been synonymous with housing impossibility — sky-high costs, entrenched red tape, and years-long permitting nightmares. But something is changing. In this episode, Sean Faries sits down with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, District 14... more

As Austin has transformed from a mid-size city to a booming urban hub, it’s faced the growing pains of rapid migration, skyrocketing housing costs, and the challenge of balancing affordability with development. Our guest, Dr. Eric Johnson, Austin’s A... more

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This conversation with David Kooris, Executive Director of the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority (CMDA) explores the innovative "carrot-based" model that is currently supporting 43 member communities. Learn how the CMDA acts as an honest br... more

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Robert Dietz
Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Home Builders
Episode: The Remodeling Boom: NAHB's Mid-Year Housing Market Outlook
Buffy Wicks
California Assembly Member, housing chair and appropriations chair
California State Legislature
Episode: Red Tape, Real Costs
Dr. Eric Johnson
Assistant City Manager, City of Austin, Texas
City of Austin
Episode: Austin’s AI Revolution and the Future of Urban Growth
David Kooris
Executive Director, Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
Episode: Building Better Cities: Inside Connecticut’s Collaborative Urban Planning
Marcia Fisher
Director of Mortgage Operations
UVA Community Credit Union
Episode: Building a Culture of Collaboration in Lending
Sharonda Carr
CEO of Nawic
National Association of Women in Construction
Episode: Women in Construction: Leadership, Safety, and Community
John McMullen
AMP Senior Policy Specialist of Residential Policy and Strategic Industry Engagement, Mortgage Bankers Association
Mortgage Bankers Association
Episode: Removing Barriers: MBA’s Policy Push to Make Construction Lending Easier
Mitzi Hutchens
Construction lending expert
Episode: Unlocking the "Aha"
Cory Bearden
Senior Vice President of the Construction Division
Luminate Bank
Episode: Scaling Construction Lending: Luminate Bank’s Leap from Regional to National

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Building Better Cities: Inside Connecticut’s Collaborative Urban Planning
Q: What makes this approach scalable beyond Connecticut?
The model combines legislative backing, phased funding, and a clear opt-in structure that aligns incentives for municipalities and developers. By documenting successes and sharing best practices, it has the potential to evolve into a national network of development authorities.
Building Better Cities: Inside Connecticut’s Collaborative Urban Planning
Q: How does the CMDA interact with developers versus local governments?
The CMDA is positioned as an honest broker and technical facilitator rather than an advocate for developers. It helps with due diligence, zoning alignment, and infrastructure planning, then connects communities with financing and implementation tools when districts reach funding eligibility.
Building Better Cities: Inside Connecticut’s Collaborative Urban Planning
Q: What's going on in Connecticut that makes this CMDA model necessary?
Connecticut experiences a diverse set of municipalities with varying capacities and a strong push to revitalize downtowns and rail-oriented districts. The CMDA fills gaps in regulatory navigation, planning, and infrastructure funding, providing a centralized toolkit to help towns unlock redevelopment potential without superseding local authority.
The Remodeling Boom: NAHB's Mid-Year Housing Market Outlook
Q: What kind of advice would you give to mortgage lenders in general about renovation products?
Lenders should consider non-traditional home transactions like teardowns and rehab-heavy acquisitions, and pay close attention to regional dynamics, as remodeling demand varies significantly by geography. They should also monitor the rise of HELOC lending when rates rise and the likelihood of switch-to-cash remodeling financing as rates move.
A CLO's Guide to Future-Ready Lending
Q: What are the biggest changes in construction lending technology and how have they impacted the process from application to funding?
The guest highlights shifts from manual inspections and Rolodex-style relationship management to automated underwriting, digital document handling, and real-time cost comparisons, which shorten the funding cycle and improve accuracy and transparency for borrowers.

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The show focuses on the complexities of construction and renovation lending, exploring policy, regulation, and market dynamics that shape loan availability, underwriting, and project viability. Across recent episodes, listeners gain practical guidance on streamlining permitting, navigating CEQA and regulatory hurdles, and leveraging financing innovations from modular construction to construction-to-permanent lending. Guests include city officials, policy advocates, and industry executives who share real-world strategies, risk management practices, and programmatic innovations to scale lending, reduce friction, and advance housing and infrastructure projects. The program often ties policy changes to tangible outcomes—faster approvals, larger... more

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2. Buffy Wicks
3. Dr. Eric Johnson
4. David Kooris
5. Marcia Fisher
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8. Mitzi Hutchens

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