Non-Del Influencers Podcast

Episodes

Episode Forty-Five: The Hidden Risk in Your Pipeline with Amanda Padd
March 17, 2026

Episode Forty-Five: The Hidden Risk in Your Pipeline with Amanda Padd

In today’s mortgage environment, managing risk isn’t optional—it’s mission critical. In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Amanda Padd, Chief Revenue Officer at Secure Insight, to ...
Episode Forty-Four: Why Non-Delegated Lenders Must Build AMC Relationships Now
March 3, 2026

Episode Forty-Four: Why Non-Delegated Lenders Must Build AMC Relationships Now

In today’s evolving mortgage landscape, speed, relationships, and execution matter more than ever, and the lenders who win are the ones building the right partnerships before the market heats up. In this episode of the Non-De...
Episode Forty-Three: Setting the Foundation for TPO Success with Industry Legend Frank Garay
Feb. 17, 2026

Episode Forty-Three: Setting the Foundation for TPO Success with Industry Legend Frank Garay

📞 “867-5309… Jenny?” If You're Not Top of Mind, You're Forgotten. In today’s fast-moving mortgage market, your realtor partners won’t remember your number, or your name; unless you’re consistently delivering value. Don’t let...
Episode Forty-Two: How FirstFunding’s Technology Tools Give Non-Delegated Lenders a Competitive Edge
Feb. 3, 2026

Episode Forty-Two: How FirstFunding’s Technology Tools Give Non-Delegated Lenders a Competitive Edge

In today’s competitive lending landscape, compliance and operational support aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re make-or-break essentials for Non-Delegated Lenders. If you can’t move fast, stay compliant, and deliver clarity to...
Episode Forty-One: Leveling the Playing Field for Lenders with Jeff Walton, CEO/Co-Founder Ingenius
Jan. 20, 2026

Episode Forty-One: Leveling the Playing Field for Lenders with Jeff Walton, CEO/Co-Founder Ingenius

In this powerful episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Jeff Walton, CEO and Co-Founder of Ingenius, to explore how data accessibility can transform the way both large and small lenders com...
Episode Forty: Growing Your Mortgage Influence in 2026 with  Matt Shields of USA Mortgage
Jan. 6, 2026

Episode Forty: Growing Your Mortgage Influence in 2026 with Matt Shields of USA Mortgage

In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles welcomes Matt Shields, Sales Manager at USA Mortgage and Chair of the NAMB Young Professionals Committee, for a powerful discussion on branding, leadership, ...
Episode Thirty-Nine: Guest Ryan Black of Black, Mann & Graham Shares How to Future Proof
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...
Empowering Partnerships & Industry Growth with Reina Murillo
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...
Episode Thirty-Seven: Leading with Perspective with Joel Horn on Innovation & Industry Growth
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...
Episode Thirty-Six: The Future of Lending Tech with Aleyna Groves
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...
Episode Thirty-Five: Why Now Is the Time to Make the Move with Ross Miller
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...
Episode Thirty-Four: Why Your Banker Move Needs a Legal Game Plan – with Alex Temple
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...
Episode Thirty-Three: Scott Geisel on Leveraging Compliance Expertise Without Breaking the Bank
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...
Episode Thirty-Two: Irene Duford on Building a Future-Focused Non-Delegated Lending Business
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...
Episode Thirty-One: FlexClose Strategies with Anne Flynn of First American Title
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...
Episode Thirty: Smooth Transactions & Smart Growth with Reef Merhi
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 ...
Episode Twenty-Nine: Advocacy, Leadership, and Growth: Insights from NAMB’s Valerie Saunders
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...
Episode Twenty-Eight: Delfino Aguilar of Kind Lending Shares What It Takes to Lead in TPO
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...
Episode Twenty-Seven: Erin Dee on Leading with Grit, Humor, and Operational Mastery
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...
Episode Twenty-Six: How AmeriHome Helps Lenders Scale: A Conversation with Paul Needels, SVP at AmeriHome Correspondent
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’...
Episode Twenty-Five: How Non-Del Lenders Can Differentiate with Appraisal Strategy w/Jon Tallinger
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...
Episode Twenty-Four: Tom Davis on How Non-Del Lenders Can Win with Expanded Product Access
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...
Episode Twenty-Three: Lauren Gustafson on Why Compliance Confidence is Key to Scaling Successfully
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...
Episode Twenty-Two:  Building Legacy & Lending the Right Way with Wade Betz at Mpire Financial Group
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...