Episodes
Dec. 16, 2025
Episode Thirty-Nine: Guest Ryan Black of Black, Mann & Graham Shares How to Future Proof
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles welcomes Ryan Black, Partner at Black, Mann & Graham, to discuss the power of strategic technology adoption, operational efficiencies, and what’s on the hori...
Dec. 2, 2025
Empowering Partnerships & Industry Growth with Reina Murillo
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles welcomes Reina Murillo, Western Regional Vice President at Freedom Mortgage Wholesale, to discuss leadership, partnership, and the power of education in whol...
Nov. 18, 2025
Episode Thirty-Seven: Leading with Perspective with Joel Horn on Innovation & Industry Growth
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles welcomes Joel Horn, Founder of Horn Funding, to talk about perspective, passion, and the future of mortgage lending. Joel shares how stepping into the "ivory...
Nov. 4, 2025
Episode Thirty-Six: The Future of Lending Tech with Aleyna Groves
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Aleyna Groves, COO of Groves Capital, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming mortgage lending—and why forward-thinking origina...
Oct. 28, 2025
Episode Thirty-Five: Why Now Is the Time to Make the Move with Ross Miller
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Ross Miller, Owner of Miller Home Mortgage, to talk about what it really takes to transition from broker to banker—and why now may be the best...
Oct. 14, 2025
Episode Thirty-Four: Why Your Banker Move Needs a Legal Game Plan – with Alex Temple
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Alex Temple, Partner at Mitchell Sandler LLP, to explore what every lender should know before making the move from broker to banker—and why co...
Sept. 30, 2025
Episode Thirty-Three: Scott Geisel on Leveraging Compliance Expertise Without Breaking the Bank
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Scott Geisel, Director of Compliance at Strategic Compliance Partners, to discuss how Non-Delegated Lenders can simplify compliance, reduce co...
Sept. 16, 2025
Episode Thirty-Two: Irene Duford on Building a Future-Focused Non-Delegated Lending Business
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast , host Matt Coles sits down with Irene Duford, Founder & CEO of Loan Team Training , to discuss how Non-Delegated Lenders can break the cycle of short-term thinking and build...
Sept. 2, 2025
Episode Thirty-One: FlexClose Strategies with Anne Flynn of First American Title
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast , host Matt Coles sits down with Anne Flynn, Agency Manager at First American Title , to discuss how FlexClose is helping Non-Delegated Lenders and title companies strengthen...
Aug. 19, 2025
Episode Thirty: Smooth Transactions & Smart Growth with Reef Merhi
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast , host Matt Coles sits down with Reef Merhi , Broker at Texas United Mortgage , to dive into what it really takes to succeed as a Non-Delegated Lender—especially when you're ...
Aug. 5, 2025
Episode Twenty-Nine: Advocacy, Leadership, and Growth: Insights from NAMB’s Valerie Saunders
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Valerie Saunders, Chief Executive Strategist of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (N...
July 22, 2025
Episode Twenty-Eight: Delfino Aguilar of Kind Lending Shares What It Takes to Lead in TPO
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, sits down with Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer – TPO at Kind Lending. With a sharp mind for strategy and a...
July 8, 2025
Episode Twenty-Seven: Erin Dee on Leading with Grit, Humor, and Operational Mastery
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, sits down with Erin Dee, Chief Operating Officer at InterLinc Mortgage and President of the Texas Mortgage Bankers A...
June 17, 2025
Episode Twenty-Six: How AmeriHome Helps Lenders Scale: A Conversation with Paul Needels, SVP at AmeriHome Correspondent
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Paul Needels, SVP and Head of Non-Delegated Correspondent Lending at AmeriHome, to unpack what it really takes to scale successfully in today’...
June 3, 2025
Episode Twenty-Five: How Non-Del Lenders Can Differentiate with Appraisal Strategy w/Jon Tallinger
In this high-impact episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Jon Tallinger, Chief Growth Officer at Class Valuation, to uncover a key competitive edge for Non-Delegated Lenders: owning and op...
May 21, 2025
Episode Twenty-Four: Tom Davis on How Non-Del Lenders Can Win with Expanded Product Access
In this high-impact episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven Mortgage, to explore how Non-QM and Non...
May 13, 2025
Episode Twenty-Three: Lauren Gustafson on Why Compliance Confidence is Key to Scaling Successfully
In this high-impact episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast , host Matt Coles , National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Lauren Gustafson , Director of Business Development at Strategic Compliance Partn...
May 6, 2025
Episode Twenty-Two: Building Legacy & Lending the Right Way with Wade Betz at Mpire Financial Group
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast , host Matt Coles sits down with Wade Betz , Head of Correspondent Lending at Mpire Financial Group , for a transparent and energizing conversation on building a scalable and...
April 29, 2025
Episode Twenty-One: Drew Dyet of Pennymac TPO on Powering Growth Through Non-Del+
In this dynamic episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast , host Matt Coles welcomes Drew Dyet , SVP – TPO Sales at Pennymac TPO , to talk about one of the most talked-about rollouts in the Non-Delegated space— PennyMac Non-...
April 22, 2025
Episode Twenty: Game-Changing Non-QM Strategy with Eric Lenarz with Champions Funding
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Eric Lenarz, EVP of Correspondent Lending at Champions Funding, for an eye-opening conversation on the evolution of Non-QM lending and what it...
April 15, 2025
Episode Nineteen: Scaling Success with Gabe Hanby, with United Wholesale Mortgage
In this exciting new episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, sits down with Gabe Hanby, Senior Account Executive and Team Lead at United Wholesale Mortgage, to talk...
April 1, 2025
Episode Eighteen: Laura Brandao on Mastering Conference ROI, Non-Del Growth & Industry Headwinds
In this powerhouse episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with the unstoppable Laura Brandao, CEO of Lighthouse Advisors, to break down how to truly maximize your impact during conference season...
July 24, 2024
Episode Seventeen: Preparing for a Lower Interest Rate Environment with Josh Tindel
In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager with FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Josh Tindel, Senior Vice President at Atlas Title Company, to discuss the shifting landscape ...
June 12, 2024
Episode Sixteen: Unleashing the Power of Systems, Processes, and People with Jennifer McGuinness
In this exciting episode, we have the honor of hosting Jennifer McGuinness, the CEO of Pivot Financial. Jennifer is not only an innovator but also a thought leader in the financial industry. She built the first hedge fund iss...