Mortgage Tech Talks

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Mortgage Tech Talks

Join Tom Hall (@Mortgage_Tech_Tom) in discovering the latest in the world of mortgage technology. Join us for interviews with tech founders, mortgage broker owners, lenders and everything in-between. If you’re in the mortgage industry, and believe technology will continue to play an integral role, this is the podcast for you.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    61: How to Build Your Social Media Empire

    In this episode, I share how mortgage brokers can transform their social media presence with a powerful three-pillar strategy, breaking down the intimidating world of social media marketing into manageable, actionable steps.   In this episode I cover:→ Production: Over-coming camera shyness, how to come up with content, and outsourcing content creation.→ Distribution: How to consistently and effectively post to different platforms and leveraging tools.→ Conversion: How to find your audience, leveraging niche content, and utilizing stories and DMs. ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    21 min

  2. JAN 31

    60: Market Update - Renewal Cliff, Stargate, Tariffs

    In this episode, I am back with another "Market Update" solo show, where I go over some of the latest news in mortgage tech in Canada.   In this episode I cover:→ The upcoming "renewal cliff" in the Canadian mortgage market, where over 50% of mortgages will be up for renewal in the next two years, presenting both challenges and opportunities for mortgage professionals.→ The $500 billion investment initiative called Stargate, led by companies like OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Oracle, aimed at developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and what you can do to be ready for this tech.→ The potential impact of a 25% tariff from the US and Canada's retaliation, which could force the Bank of Canada to raise the overnight rate by 300 basis points, or 3%. ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    15 min

  3. JAN 24

    59: How to Disrupt 20-Year Legacy Software with FundMore.AI's Chris Grimes

    In this episode, we're joined by Chris Grimes. Chris is the Co-Founder & CEO of FundMore.ai, and has worked in the financial industry for 20 years. Gaining experience in wealth management, credit lending, and mortgage origination, he is passionate about advancing the mortgage industry through technology and forward-thinking initiatives. FundMore.ai is an automated underwriting system that uses machine learning to streamline the pre-funding process for loans. The mission? To make home-ownership more accessible.   In this episode we cover:→ Chris's journey in the industry and the transition from Broker to building lender software, the evolution of Fundmore.ai, and future features they hope to roll out.→ The challenges of the lender tech space, what keeps lender tech so stagnant and how to disrupt it, and societies "analysis paralysis" problem.→ The future of mortgage lending, how open banking, the blockchain, & AI could revolutionize the mortgage industry, and the need to address consumer trust and adoption concerns around emerging technologies.   Fundmore.ai Website: www.fundmore.ai Fundmore.ai Instagram: @fundmore.ai Fundmore.ai LinkedIn: @Fundmore.ai Chris Grimes' LinkedIn: @ChrisGrimes ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    30 min

  4. JAN 17

    58: What eSign Should I Use?

    In this episode, I do a deep dive on the different electronic signature platforms, and what my recommendation is if someone is looking to use this tool.   In this episode I cover:→ Comparing and contrasting the top e-signing platforms.→ How deal submission platforms are integrated and who they're integrated with.→ What you need to consider when deciding on a platform to use. ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    21 min

  5. JAN 10

    57: Top Mortgage Tech Tools I'm Paying Attention To

    In this episode, I share 3 specific tech tools I have my eye on for 2025, and why you should also be considering them for your business.   In this episode I cover:→ Smart scheduling with AI-powered calendar, Reclaim.ai.→ Document scanning tools, if they should be done by third party companies or deal submission platforms, and who should be paying for it, lenders or agents.→ The battle of the various home-valuation tools attempting to break into the Canadian market and the challenge of adoption from agents. ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    14 min

  6. JAN 3

    56: 2025 Mortgage Tech Predictions

    In this episode, I try to forecast 3 big trends that we will see in Canadian mortgage tech in 2025, and what that says about the state of the industry and where it's headed.   In this episode I cover:→ How the pendulum has swung with how people think of software in the mortgage industry and is moving towards consolidation.→ Brokers & Agents shifting to different types of lending and how software could follow them.→ AI: Where it's been since 2023, trends that are forming, and where there are opportunities with it moving forward. ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    16 min

  7. 12/13/2024

    55: 100x Your Mortgage Business with Rocket's Bekim Merdita

    In this episode, we're joined by Bekim Merdita. Bekim is the EVP and a Founding Team Member of Rocket Mortgage Canada from Windsor, Ontario, which originally launched as Edison Financial in 2020. Edison Financial rebranded to Rocket Mortgage Canada on August 8, 2022, doing business under the brand Rocket Mortgage™️ throughout the country. In 2023, Rocket Mortgage Canada also became a mortgage lender and created Rocket Pro Canada, a team dedicated to helping broker partners submit deals to the Rocket Mortgage Canada lending channel.   In this episode we cover:→ Bekim's journey within Rocket Mortgage in both the US and Canada, his goal of going from a 4 to 400 person team, and the mindset needed to 100x your business.→ What he's learned launching a mortgage lender and Rocket Pro, the importance of speed in mortgage approvals, and attempting to eliminate the emotional rollercoaster of home buying with client certainty.→ Why Canada is behind the US in mortgage tech, why lenders aren't as flexible as brokers in their tech stack, and what's being done to address the gaps of the inefficient manual mortgage process.   Rocket Mortgage Canada Website: www.rocketmortgage.ca Rocket Pro Canada Website: www.rocketpro.ca Bekim Merdita's LinkedIn: @BekimMerdita Bekim Merdita's Instagram: @bekim_merdita Lending Thoughts Podcast: @lendingthoughts Lending Thoughts YouTube: @LendingThoughtsPod ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    41 min

  8. 12/06/2024

    54: My TOP Email Templates with 70%+ Open Rates

    In this episode, I deep dive into my top 3 email templates that have the highest open rates, between 70-90%, what they look like, and how you can use them.   In this episode I cover:→ Templates for a referral source.→ Templates for meetings/in-person events.→ Templates for new leads. ***   WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on Youtube *** CONNECT ▶️ Connect on YouTube (Tom) 📸 Connect on Instagram (Tom) 📇 Connect on LinkedIn (Tom) *** SAY THANKS 🙏 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify ***

    11 min
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Join Tom Hall (@Mortgage_Tech_Tom) in discovering the latest in the world of mortgage technology. Join us for interviews with tech founders, mortgage broker owners, lenders and everything in-between. If you’re in the mortgage industry, and believe technology will continue to play an integral role, this is the podcast for you.

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  • Creator
    Tom Hall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
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    © 2023
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