In this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast, Michael Hammond sits down with Kortney Lane-Schafers of MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence) for a powerful conversation about where the mortgage industry is headed—and what still matters most as technology moves faster than ever. Yes, AI is changing the game.Yes, data is more available than ever.But here’s the deeper question: In a market driven by automation, what still creates trust, momentum, and real growth? Kortney shares how MMI One is helping mortgage professionals turn data into action—not just reports, dashboards, or noise, but real business decisions around recruiting, retention, market expansion, customer outreach, and borrower opportunity. This episode goes beyond product talk. It gets to the heart of what many leaders are wrestling with right now: How do you use mortgage data in a way that is actually useful? What role should AI play in relationship-driven industries? How can lenders, servicers, banks, and credit unions better activate their databases? Why do authentic human relationships still outperform transactional selling? What makes an industry experience memorable instead of forgettable? Kortney also shares her perspective on why connection still matters, why the best networking is never just about selling, and how thoughtful experiences can create lasting impact across the mortgage and fintech ecosystem. If you work in mortgage, fintech, lending, servicing, banking, credit unions, proptech, sales, recruiting, or growth strategy, this conversation will give you both practical insight and a meaningful reminder: Technology may accelerate business, but relationships still move it forward. Key takeaways from IMB and why optimism is returning to mortgage in 2026 What MMI One is and how it unifies mortgage data, communications, and monitoring How lenders can use data for market growth, recruiting, retention, and referral development Why actionable data matters more than just having more data How mortgage teams can use triggers and insights to deliver the right message at the right time The growing role of AI, automation, CRM integration, and credit monitoring Why live events, networking, and authentic connection still matter in a digital-first world How meaningful experiences build stronger business relationships in mortgage and fintech Kortney Lane-Schafers is a respected voice in mortgage and fintech, known for her work at MMI, her leadership in building authentic industry relationships, and her ability to connect data, strategy, and people in a way that creates real impact. The mortgage industry does not need more noise.It needs more clarity.More intentionality.And more leaders who understand that the future belongs to the organizations that can blend data, AI, and human connection the right way. If that’s the future you’re building toward, this episode is for you. Connect with Kortney Lane-Schafers on LinkedInLearn more about MMI: MMI.io Subscribe to FinTech Hunting for more conversations with the leaders shaping mortgage, fintech, AI, marketing, growth, and the future of financial services. In this episode, we cover:About Kortney Lane-Schafers Why this conversation matters. ### Michael Hammond, Founder of NexLevel Advisors, is the leading fractional CMO in mortgage and mortgage technology, specializing in AI-powered growth strategy and audience development.
