

Freddie Mac Single-Family Home Starts Here
Freddie Mac Single-Family
The Single-Family Freddie Mac Home Starts Here podcast is your connection to all the latest industry trends, insights and points of view on the mortgage market. Take a front row seat to the conversations that are shaping the decisions in Freddie Mac Single-Family and first-hand information to help you grow your business.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 17min
Market Evolution: Optimizing the Seller and Borrower Experience
In this episode of The Way Home, Phil Treadwell interviews Kevin Kauffman, SVP, Seller Engagement, Single-Family Acquisitions at Freddie Mac, and Bill Lowman, Chairman at American Pacific Mortgage, to discuss the role of data-driven insights, technology and personalized support in navigating market changes. Find out how we’re enhancing the mortgage process for both Sellers and borrowers.

Feb 20, 2025 • 22min
Stay up to Data: Automating Servicing for Sustainable Homeownership
Joining the conversation are Donna Spencer, VP at Freddie Mac, known for her expertise in servicing relationships, and Linda Du, COO at Valon Mortgage, a leader in digital servicing innovation. They dive into the impact of automation on mortgage servicing and the borrower experience. Topics include how digital solutions improve transparency and streamline communication, the integration of AI for personalized financial solutions, and the challenges homeowners face during servicing transfers. Their insights highlight a future focused on sustainable homeownership.

Jan 31, 2025 • 17min
Forging a New Path: The Future of Servicing Excellence
In this episode of The Way Home, Freddie Mac’s Mike Reynolds, SVP and Head of Servicing, Single-Family Portfolio and Servicing, chats with Phil Treadwell about the technology, innovations and enhancements that will help move the servicing industry forward.

Dec 5, 2024 • 16min
Identify More Homeownership Opportunities through Technology
In this episode, you’ll hear from experts, Jim Clement, Seller Strategy and Optimization Director, and Angie Wilen, Equitable Housing Senior Director, on how lenders can find equitable housing opportunities by breaking through long-standing myths about technology and embracing digitization and change to uncover “missed opportunities” within Loan Product Advisor®.

Nov 5, 2024 • 12min
Build Your Business with Faith-Based Initiatives
Collaboration with faith-based organizations is one of the most underutilized ways that housing professionals can build their business in the communities they serve. In this episode, Hermond Palmer, Senior Vice President of Outreach and Inclusion at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling shares how lenders can support faith-based organizations and convert those relationships into repeat business.

Jun 20, 2024 • 7min
Close the Gap with Down Payment Assistance
In the latest episode, Monica La Crue, Single-Family Affordable Lending Manager, and Malyna Phan, Branch Manager, Big Valley Mortgage, discuss how real estate professionals can help match borrowers with the right down payment assistance program for their unique needs. Listen to learn more about DPA resources, collaboration between loan officers and real estate professionals and misconceptions about borrowers who require down payment assistance.

May 29, 2024 • 22min
The Way Forward: Strategic Partnerships Transforming Industry Practices
In our final episode, Erin Langevin, Senior Vice President, National Retail Operations, Guild Mortgage joins guest host Phil Treadwell, founder of M1 Academy and host of the Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast, to discuss the role strategic partnerships play in transforming industry practices

May 7, 2024 • 18min
Pathway to Stability: Servicing's Role in Sustainable Homeownership
In this week’s episode, Donna Spencer, Vice President, Servicing Relationship and Performance Management joins guest host @Phil Treadwell, founder of M1 Academy and host of the Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast, to discuss the importance of servicing for sustainable homeownership and creating new homeownership initiatives.

Apr 16, 2024 • 11min
Helping Homebuyers Win
In this episode Monica La Crue, Freddie Mac Single-Family Affordable Loan Manager and Sandee Lutz, National Renovation Manager at Cross Country Mortgage discuss how real estate professionals can help homebuyers win in today's market through familiarity with flexible loan options. Listen to learn more about down payment assistance, different sources of qualifying income and renovation loans.

Apr 2, 2024 • 26min
Bridge to Home: Innovative Homeownership Solutions
On this episode of The Way Home, @Danny Gardner, SVP, Single-Family Mission and Community Engagement, joins guest host @Phil Treadwell, founder of M1 Academy and host of the Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast discuss how Freddie Mac solutions, technology capabilities, and innovative product offerings are bridging the home ownership gap.


