The Construction Lending Podcast

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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.

  1. Building Better Cities: Inside Connecticut’s Collaborative Urban Planning

    10 ABR

    Building Better Cities: Inside Connecticut’s Collaborative Urban Planning

    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 broker between developers and municipalities, ensuring that projects align with both local visions and state economic goals.

    48 min
  2. Building a Culture of Collaboration in Lending

    13 MAR

    Building a Culture of Collaboration in Lending

    Marcia Fisher, Director of Mortgage Operations at UVA Community Credit Union, details her transition from sales to operations and how she leveraged that experience to build a high-performing construction lending team. She digs into the operational realities of the product, explaining why construction lending is "90% process and 10% gut," and offers critical advice on builder vetting, reviewing contracts, and utilizing contingency reserves to mitigate risk. Gain actionable insights on launching or scaling a construction loan program, emphasizing the necessity of strong processes and intimate borrower-builder management throughout the 12-month lifecycle.

    38 min
  3. Women in Construction: Leadership, Safety, and Community

    3 MAR

    Women in Construction: Leadership, Safety, and Community

    In this episode, we welcome Sheronda L. Carr, CEO of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). As the industry prepares for the 60th anniversary of Women in Construction (WIC) Week, Sheronda explores the critical role women play in stabilizing the "built environment". The conversation cuts through the fluff to address the hard realities of retention, workplace safety, gender advocacy, and building community for women across all roles in the construction industry.

    38 min
  4. What Are the Forces Shaping the Future of Homebuilding?

    16 ENE

    What Are the Forces Shaping the Future of Homebuilding?

    Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), analyzes the housing market's 2025 performance and the outlook for 2026. The discussion examines the current structural housing deficit and the industry's path toward normalization by the 2030s. Dr. Dietz tackles questions about housing deficits, the boom in townhouses, custom home market trends, regulatory roadblocks, and why remodeling is making up an ever-larger share of construction activity.

    58 min
  5. Removing Barriers: MBA’s Policy Push to Make Construction Lending Easier

    14/11/2025

    Removing Barriers: MBA’s Policy Push to Make Construction Lending Easier

    John McMullen, from the Mortgage Bankers Association, unpacks the recent policy shifts achieved through targeted industry advocacy. John details the MBA's direct influence on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, leading to immediate changes that will reshape the construction lending landscape. We cover the recent policy change of extending construction loan documentation to 18 months, the effort to secure upfront securitization for single-close construction-to-perm loans , and the exciting proposal to lower the completion threshold for HomeStyle renovation loans to 50% to spur more renovation activity.

    33 min
  6. Unlocking the "Aha"

    20/10/2025

    Unlocking the "Aha"

    Mastering Builder Trust, Structuring Loans, and the Art of Saying 'No' Industry veteran Mitzi Hutchens joins the podcast to demystify construction lending. She shares the strategies for success, including the critical differences between fixed price and cost-plus contracts and the key to unbreakable builder trust. Mitzi breaks down essential risk management tactics — from requiring contingency funds to paying vendors directly. She closes with a bold pitch to the agencies.

    44 min
  7. Scaling Construction Lending: Luminate Bank’s Leap from Regional to National

    22/09/2025

    Scaling Construction Lending: Luminate Bank’s Leap from Regional to National

    Navigating today's lending landscape is challenging, but what if you could take your construction program from regional to national? In this episode, we're joined by Cory Bearden, SVP of the construction division at Luminate Bank, who shares his journey and insights on scaling a construction lending program. Cory highlights what it takes to build the right team, manage risk, and leverage technology for success. He also provides a clear look at how his team has created a buffet of options for borrowers, making new construction and affordable housing more accessible for everyone.

    38 min
  8. Inside the Housing Supply Act: How Federal Policy Could Reshape ADU Financing

    19/09/2025

    Inside the Housing Supply Act: How Federal Policy Could Reshape ADU Financing

    In this can't-miss episode of The Construction Lending Podcast, we sit down with Congressman Sam Liccardo—a policymaker who's no stranger to the frontlines of America's housing crisis. Representing California's 16th district, Liccardo gets right to the heart of the matter: the persistent lack of housing affordability, the thorny realities of municipal zoning, and the barriers that stop good projects from breaking ground.

    21 min
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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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