
Created by mortgage professionals for mortgage professionals,
Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute podcast hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken, and co-hosted by Marc Helm.
Joining the program each week is Adam DeSanctis with his weekly MBA Mortgage Minute, Les Parker with his Macro Market Update, Matt Graham with a weekly Market Update, David Kittle with Originations Update, Alice Alvey... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1722 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessInvesting | |||

This episode dives into a sobering—and necessary—reality check for the mortgage industry: the AI hype cycle is peaking, and the bubble is beginning to deflate. Drawing on a new MIT Sloan Management Review report, David Lykken and Pavan Agarwal unpack... more
This podcast segment highlights HUD’s latest report showing FHA’s strong financial position and examines how renewed affordability discussions could lead to mortgage insurance relief for borrowers in 2026.---------------------------------------------... more
In this episode of Lykken on Lending, David Lykken sits down with Cindy Ertman, CEO of The Defining Difference, to unpack how top mortgage professionals build practical, repeatable systems that drive real results—without the overwhelm. Cindy shares h... more
The Lykken on Lending Weekly Mortgage Update delivers expert commentary and timely insights from across the mortgage industry. Each episode features a curated lineup of respected thought leaders and analysts:
* Adam DeSanctis with the MBA Mortgage ... more
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I really enjoyed this episode on how AI is changing the mortgage world. The way they explained AI helping with compliance, cutting down time on tedious tasks, and making the whole process smoother was spot on. It made me think differently about how tech can actually make life easier for lenders and clients. Definitely worth a listen if you’re in the industry and want to keep up with what’s next!
Lykken brings relevant content focused on the education and elevation of the real estate industry at large. Interesting topics, guests and ideas that can be implemented immediately to increase your mindshare and marketshare!
This podcast has ALOT of weekly headlines and helps me keep on top of this industry... thanks! The guy is a great host, and really, all the guests bring a lot to offer each week, I'm always impressed.
This is an excellent podcast and an essential part of my law practice. Thank you for providing this content.
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This show is dedicated to mortgage professionals, providing insights and updates on the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry. A variety of segments, including Legislative Updates, Market Updates, and Tech Updates, are hosted by industry veterans and specialists who bring a wealth of knowledge to the audience. The in-depth discussion during the Hot Topic segment allows for exploration of current trending issues that affect lenders, borrowers, and the broader housing market. The content is tailored to equip listeners with actionable knowledge and keep them informed about key developments, making it a vital resource for those in the mortgage sector.
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Lykken on Lending launched 17 years ago and published 1722 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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7. Tom Ziglar
8. Matthew Marx
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