The Growth Series Podcast is a dedicated resource that aims to help mortgage brokers of all sizes scale and grow their business using digital and communications marketing techniques.
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Fintech enthusiasts, mortgage lenders, loan servicers, title agents, fellow start-ups, and innovators -- this is the podcast for you. Tune in to hear from Stavvy's founder and CEO, Kosta Ligris, and industry experts as they dive headfirst into timely topics specific to fintech, real estate, and mortgage lending. We're on a mission to reconnect humans and simplify life's most defining moments, one conversation at a time. Check out extra Finside ChatsⓇ content and subscribe to our blog newslet ...
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In this episode of the Growth Series podcast, Corporate Account Manager Gurpreet Chahal is joined by Giles Smith, Technical Director at SDL Surveying and Simon Jackson, CEO at SDL Surveying, to discuss the critical role brokers play in supporting clients to retrofit homes, aiding the UK's journey towards net zero carbon emissions. They explore the …
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#106 - My Name: Fitting in and belonging
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Welcome to another episode of Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, in episode #106 Gurpreet is joined by industry colleagues Paul Purewal from Coventry Building Society and John Samra from Just Mortgages. The discussion centres around the significance of names, personal identity and cultural heritage in the context of South Asian Heritage Month.…
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#105 - Advising in an Evolving Market
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In this episode of the Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, host Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord discusses the evolving mortgage market with Richard Howes, Director of Mortgages at Paradigm Mortgage Services, and Anthony Rose, CEO at LDN Finance. They explore significant changes in the industry, from the impacts of COVID-19 …
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#104 - Mortgage Mastery: Leading a growing business
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In the latest Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, Natalie Pater, Regional Key Account Manager for PMS interviews Jamie Lewis, Managing Director at Affinity Mortgages and Tim Atkinson, Managing Director at Mortgage Required. They discuss the evolution of their businesses, their individual journeys in the mortgage industry and the strategies they…
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#103 - How Brokers Can Benefit from Mentoring
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In episode 103 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Megha Srivastava, National Account Manager at Twenty7Tec, Rachel Edwards, Senior Policy Advisor at the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, and Dom Scott, Managing Director at Lifetime Connect, about the benefits of …
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#102 - Broker Talks: Client Contact Strategies
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In episode 102 of the Growth Series podcast, Mike Houston, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Rob Chart, Mortgage and Protection Advisor at The Finance Planning Group, about client contact strategies and why they are so important.Av Accord Mortgages
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#101 - Count her in: Invest in Women's careers
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In episode 101 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director of Accord Mortgages, speaks to Kevin Roberts, Managing Director of L&G Mortgage Services, and Clare Beardmore, Director of L&G’s Mortgage Club, about allyship and investing in women.Av Accord Mortgages
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#100 - How Brokers can Support First-Time Buyers
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In episode 100 of the Growth Series podcast, Kathy Clark, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Lea Karasavvas, Managing Director at Prolific Mortgage Finance, about first-time buyers, the difficulties they face and how brokers can help this particular group.Av Accord Mortgages
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In episode 99 of the Growth Series podcast, Stephanie Charman, Strategic Relationships Director at Sesame Bankhall Group, speaks to Richard Danna, Co-Founder of Tembomoney about intergenerational lending.Av Accord Mortgages
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In episode 98 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI), and Nick Piper, Senior Manager, Governance and Strategy at Accord Mortgages, to discuss the implementation and ongoing impact of Consumer Duty.…
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#97 - The Outlook for the Housing Market: A Surveryor's Point of View
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In episode 97 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Giles Smith, Technical Director at SDL Surveying, about what’s in store for the housing market this year.Av Accord Mortgages
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#96 - Economists' Outlook for Mortgage Brokers - Part 2
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In episode 96 of this two part Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe,Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, and Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, about what’s in store for the mortgage market in 2024.Av Accord Mortgages
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#95 - Economists' Outlook for Mortgage Brokers - Part 1
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In episode 95 of this two part Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe,Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, and Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, about how the mortgage market performed in 2023.Av Accord Mortgages
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In episode 94 of the Growth Series podcast, Sian Varone, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Hemat Natha, CEO and Advisor at Mortgage Advice Point, about mental health and why it is important for brokers.Av Accord Mortgages
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#93 - Running a successful and engaging social media channel - Part 2
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In episode 93 of the Growth Series podcast, Iain Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Chris Targett of Social for Brokers about simple ways that brokers can elevate their social media presence.Av Accord Mortgages
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How Technology Helps CATIC Build Stronger and More Trusting Partnerships
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Digital transformation has become increasingly important for title companies and real estate attorneys in recent years. Keeping pace with rising customer expectations is more challenging than ever, and digitization may hold the answers to successfully navigating many of the changes. However, since navigating innovation isn’t always easy, we turned …
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In episode 92 of the Growth Series podcast, Yvonne Payne, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to George Williamson of the Mortgage Advice Brokerage, about the difference technology can make to brokers.Av Accord Mortgages
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Real Estate Market Update and Outlook for Title Companies in 2023 and Beyond
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With the Fed hiking interest rates several times since 2022, many industry professionals want to know what's next. Kosta sat down with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial Group, to discuss his outlook on the market and prediction for the future. Together, they explore what's next for the real estate industry, interest rate fo…
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#91 - Mental Health: The Chaos & The Magic
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In episode 91 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Nick Elston, Founder of Forging People, about how brokers can both look after their mental health and support anxious clients.Av Accord Mortgages
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#90 - Broker Talks: Training and Development
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In episode 90 of the Growth Series podcast, Jess Keniwell, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Phil Anderson, Director at Phil Anderson Financial, about training and development.Av Accord Mortgages
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#89 - The Value of Knowledge and Advice
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In episode 89 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director of Accord Mortgages, speaks to Charlotte Nixon, Mortgage and Protection Proposition Director at Quilter Financial Planning, about the value of advice, given the current volatility in the mortgage market.Av Accord Mortgages
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#88 - Broker Talks - What I Wish I'd Known
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In episode 88 of the Growth Series podcast, Adam Parker, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Pam Brown, owner of Oxfordshire-based company Pam Brown Mortgages, about how to set up a successful business, what Pam’s learned while working in the mortgage industry, and what she wishes she’d known beforehand.…
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#87- Broker Talks - Building Referrals
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In episode 87 of the Growth Series podcast, Sian Varone, Business Development Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Ken James, a Mortgage Broker at Contractor Mortgage Services, about building referral relationships with other businesses, such as estate agents, accountants and solicitors.Av Accord Mortgages
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#86 - The outlook for the Buy-To-Let market
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In episode 86 of the Growth Series podcast, Chris Hill, Senior Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Chris Frame, Senior Director at Get Ground, about how conditions in the buy-to-let mortgage market are likely to evolve in 2023 and beyondAv Accord Mortgages
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#85 - State of Play in the Mortgage Market Pt2
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In episode 85 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, catches up with LDN Finance’s Chief Operating Officer Greg Cunnington and Mortgage Adviser Heather Greatorex about the latest developments in the mortgage market and what happens next.Av Accord Mortgages
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Housing Market Predictions According to Fannie Mae’s Leading Economist
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Will the real estate market decline in 2023? Curious whether a recession is still expected to hit? Join us as we speak with Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, who will answer these questions and others. For quotes, links, and additional insights, head over to the Stavvy blog.…
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Digital Mortgage Closing and eNote Securitization from Ginnie Mae
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Lynne Tucker Chandler, mortgage industry expert and Ginnie Mae’s Digital Collateral Program Director, joins Stavvy’s Finside ChatsⓇ podcast to discuss the benefits and obstacles of digital mortgage closing and eNote. Looking ahead, Lynne believes the mortgage industry has been waiting for the federal government to step into the digital mortgage clo…
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In episode 84 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Danny Belton, Head of Lender Relationships at L&G Mortgage Club, and Racheal Hunnisett, Green Mortgage Campaign Lead at the Green Finance Institute, to discuss green mortgages.…
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In Episode 83 of the Growth Series Podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Nick Piper, Senior Manager, Governance and Strategy at Accord Mortgages and David Hollingworth, Associated Director, Communications at L&C Mortgages, to discuss Consumer DutyAv Accord Mortgages
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In episode 82 of the Growth Series podcast, Andrew Calder, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Nicola Mckenzie, Private Client Services Manager at Dunham McCarthy and Matt Brown, Head of Proposition at Primis, to discuss the protection gap in the market.Av Accord Mortgages
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#81 - The Future of Commercial Lending
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In episode 81 of the Growth Series podcast, Tom Simpson, Managing Director for YBS Commercial Mortgages, is joined by Norman Chambers, Managing Director of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), to discuss the commercial mortgages market, the opportunities and threats faced by the sector, and what the future might look like…
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New Hampshire Remote Online Notarization: Lessons Learned
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A year after making remote online notarization (RON) permanent in New Hampshire, industry leaders remain cautious. Carol Willoughby, VP, Regional Underwriting Director for First American Title Insurance Company, and Roselyn Langianese, President of Summit Title, join Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to discuss the hesitation around RON adoption in Ne…
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#80 - Making change happen in the mortgage Industry
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In episode 80 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, is joined by Nicola Goldie, Head of National Accounts at Virgin Money, Lisa Martin, Development Director at TMA Mortgage Club and Atlyn Forde, Senior Manager and the Global and UK Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair at Pepper …
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#79 - Economists' outlook for mortgage brokers: Part 2
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In episode 79 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, and Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, about what lies ahead for the mortgage market in 2023.Av Accord Mortgages
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#78 - Economists' outlook for mortgage brokers: Part 1
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In episode 78 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks with Charles Roe, Director of Mortgages at UK Finance, and Rob Thomas, Principal Researcher at IMLA, to reflect on 2022.Av Accord Mortgages
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Will An Attorney Opinion Letter Replace Title Insurance?
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In the wake of the FHFA announcement that attorney opinion letters will be accepted in place of title insurance, professionals are concerned about what this will mean for the mortgage industry. Diane Tomb, CEO of ALTA, joins Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to share her perspective on attorney opinion letters, the potential risks for lenders and cons…
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Lessons in Innovation from the Title Insurance Industry
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Much innovation has happened in the title industry, with more on the horizon. From eClosing adoption to RON state legislation and momentum on the SECURE Notarization Act, the title industry has seen success in embracing title insurance technology and policy. What can we learn from an industry challenging the status quo with no holds barred? Steve G…
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Mortgage Digital Transformation: It’s Time for eClosing and eNote
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Today, paper is coming into question, and digital mortgages are gaining traction and becoming the preferred option for leading lenders, title agents, and customers. Simon Moir, Vice President and Segment Leader at Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, joins Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to discuss the hesitations around eNote adoption and how the m…
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How Digital Mortgage Technology Enables Humans in Loan Origination
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Consumers are now demanding digital loan origination options. Justin Perry, Senior Loan Officer at Loan Depot, joins Stavvy's Finside Chats to discuss his experience in loan origination, what buyers are asking for in the changing real estate market, and why digital mortgage technology is the answer to meet demand. For quotes, links, and additional …
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Addressing Homeownership Inequalities Starts with Education
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While the industry keeps a watchful eye on mortgage rates, other opportunities in the housing market must be addressed. Alexia Smokler, Director of Fair Housing Policy and Programs for the National Association of Realtors, is passionate about closing the fair housing gap with increased access to affordable home loan programs. At Stavvy, we’re commi…
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How Alternative Credit Data Creates Inclusivity in Mortgage Lending
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Eric Lapin of FormFree advocates for alternative credit data for mortgage lending and explains how direct source data creates inclusivity in the industry on this episode of Finside Chats. For quotes, links, and additional insights, head over to the Stavvy blog.Av A Stavvy podcast
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Why Mortgage Education Matters to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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The mortgage industry is known for its vast training systems but lacks formal education, which is a barrier to bringing in new talent from diverse backgrounds. Paul Gigliotti of Axis Lending Academy joins Finside Chats to talk about how his nonprofit works to close the education gap in the mortgage industry to promote diversity, inclusion, and equi…
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#77 - The state of play in the mortgage market
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In episode 77 of the Growth Series podcast, Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, speaks to LDN Finance’s Chief Operating Officer Greg Cunnington and Mortgage Adviser Heather Greatorex about the recent turmoil in the mortgage market and what happens next.Av Accord Mortgages
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#76 - Recruiting and Developing Talent
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In episode 76 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Greg Cunnington, Chief Operating Officer at LDNfinance, and David Hollingsworth, Associate Director of Communications L&C Mortgages, about recruiting and developing talent in a changing broker market.…
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#75 - Consumer Duty: What it Means For a Broker
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In episode 75 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Christine Newell, Mortgages Technical Director at Paradigm Mortgages, and Graeme Stewart, Head of Compliance Consultancy at Paradigm Consulting, about what the Consumer Duty means for brokers.…
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#74 - The Future of the Advised Broker Market
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In episode 74 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Greg Cunnington, Chief Operating Officer at LDNfinance, and Oliver Peace, Managing Director at James Leighton Financial Services, about the future of the advised broker market.Av Accord Mortgages
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In episode 73 of the Growth Series podcast, Iain Cunningham, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, discusses technology for brokers with Maria Harris, industry consultant at Digital Cat.Av Accord Mortgages
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#72 - An Introduction to Consumer Duty
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In episode 72 of the Growth Series podcast, Gurpreet Chahal, Corporate Account Manager at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Christine Newell, Mortgages Technical Director at Paradigm Mortgages, and Graeme Stewart, Head of Compliance Consultancy at Paradigm Consulting, about the Consumer Duty.Av Accord Mortgages
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In episode 71 of the Growth Series podcast, Nicola Alvarez, Senior Manager Mortgage Distribution - Proposition Development at Accord Mortgages, speaks to Craig Hall, Director of New Homes at LSL Financial Services, about the end of the Help to Buy scheme.Av Accord Mortgages
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Creating Housing and Lending Ecosystems that Drive Change
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There are few industries with greater public policy and regulatory implications than housing and lending. Innovators in the industry need more than great products and services -- they need to understand policy, understand the mechanics of regulation, and find common ground with other stakeholders in the space. Chrissi Johnson, founder and CEO of Al…
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