The Mortgage MIx - National MI

NextGen homebuyers seek advice from AI and social media. So, where do loan officers and mortgage pros fit in? Find some answers in this new episode of TheMortgageMix podcast. Listen as Ralph Remy, CMB, Cheri McCarthy, CMB®, AMP, and special guest Kristin Messerli from FirstHome IQ unpack our 2025 NextGen Homebuyers Report.   Be sure to subscribe to our podcast today so you don't miss any future episodes!

Let's talk about education! Tune into the TheMortgageMIx podcast, where Ralph Remy, CMB, Cheri McCarthy, CMB®, AMP, and special guest David Upbin from the MBA discuss the benefits of ongoing education in the mortgage industry. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast today so you don't miss any future episodes!

What's on the horizon in 2025? Find out in this quick episode of The Mortgage MIx podcast with host Ralph Remy, CMB, and our new co-host Cheri McCarthy, CMB, AMP! Make sure to tune in to our podcast so you don't miss out on this year's exciting lineup.   Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

In this episode of The Mortgage MIx, we are joined host Ralph Remy, CMB, and special guest, Kristin Messerli, as we dive into the Psychology of Money Report, uncovering valuable insights into the unique perspectives and money personalities of NextGen homebuyers.   View the Psychology of Money Report: https://www.nationalmi.com/nextgen-resources/ Take the Psychology of Money Quiz: https://www.firsthomeiq.com/moneypersonality  

Make sure to catch the newest episode of The Mortgage MIx podcast as we discuss ways our portfolio lending solutions can help you expand your outreach! Join host Ralph Remy, CMB, and Cheri McCarthy, CMB®, AMP, to learn about the latest developments with National MI's Portfolio Edge.   Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

Looking for training tips that will have a real impact on your team? Join Florida MBA President, Sherry Wenrich, and host Ralph Remy, CMB, in the newest episode of The Mortgage MIx where they share some key training takeaways.   Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

Today's market presents a crucial opportunity for leaders. Maximize your leadership potential and learn how to become the best version of yourself in our latest episode of The Mortgage MIx podcast with industry expert Rebecca Lorenz and host Ralph Remy, CMB.     Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

Find out what NextGen Homebuyers are buzzing about in the latest episode of The Mortgage MIx podcast featuring industry pro Kristin Messerli of FirstHomeIQ! You won't want to miss host Ralph Remy, CMB leading in-depth discussions on top insights of the 2024 NextGen Homebuyer Report.   Download a copy of the 2024 NextGen Homebuyer Report - visit: https://www.nationalmi.com/nextgen-resources/ Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

Are you investing in YOU? Don't miss our latest episode of The Mortgage MIx #podcast, where special guests Dr. Stacey Wayman and Robert Villalon, AMP, discuss making continued education a priority and how YOU can remain a valuable resource for your customers. You won't want to miss it! #mortgage #TheMortgageMIx   Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

Listen loud and listen often! It's not too late to be proactive! We're excited to share the latest episode of The Mortgage MIx #podcast, where special guest Dr. Bruce Lund shares some key elements for a 2024 business plan. Make sure to subscribe to The Mortgage MIx podcast channel.   Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

Listen loud and listen often! We're excited to share the latest episode of The Mortgage MIx podcast, where special guest and author of Creating Superfans, Brittany Hodak, joins National MI's Ralph Remy to share their insights on creating transformative customer experiences. Make sure to follow The Mortgage MIx podcast channel.   Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

National MI's Ralph Remy and Susan Shaffer discuss tips and tricks for overcoming video anxiety in this podcast episode. Get ready for "lights, camera, and MORE action" and make sure to follow The Mortgage MIx podcast channel.   Want to see the video? Check out The Mortgage MIx's podcast channel on YouTube HERE.

Our latest podcast episode features Ralph Remy and ActiveComply's Blake Boss discussing top insights from the 2023 Gen Z Homebuyer Report. As the youngest generation in the homebuying game, Gen Zers are bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas, and mortgage industry professionals need to keep up with their changing needs and preferences.

Join National MI's Ralph Remy as he covers highlights from the 2023 NextGen Women's Homebuyer Report with special guest, Kristin Messerli

Jennifer wraps up the series by discussing the awesome power that we all have to choose and why it's important to understand that we always have options, and we can pick those that serve us best.

Jennifer continues the conversation from last week's episode about staying motivated and ways for us to achieve the state of flow. She also covers the importance of doing work we're both good at and enjoy doing.

This week, Jennifer answers a listener's question about what it takes to stay motivated. She discusses the importance of acceptance around the ebbs and flows of motivation.

A listener asks Jennifer about her personal struggles, which leads to a discussion about the value in understanding how much we are affected by external circumstances and the pursuit to be better.

Jennifer answers a listener's question about the importance of asking others for help in life and discusses the challenges we tend to have in seeking support. She reminds us that people are more eager to help us than we may realize.

As leaders we're taught to plan meetings, but what about conversations? In this episode, Jennifer sheds more light on the value and process of inquiry-based conversations in people's leadership and relationships.

Jennifer helps a supervisor who doesn't like giving performance reviews by offering coaching strategies that create a win for everybody. When it comes to these kinds of reviews, collaboration with the direct report may help make the process easier.

It's important to express your opinion, even when it may differ from others. In this episode, Jennifer helps a listener who puts other people's needs ahead of her own, with recognition of why it's happening and some tools to deal with it.

Jennifer discusses a listener's concern with asking people too many questions and gives advice on asking appropriate questions. She reminds us that many times asking the right questions can actually show you're listening.

Self-help is supposed to be about positives changes, but many times it can have the opposite effect. In this episode, Jennifer discusses how the self-help world may lead some people to feel that they aren't doing well enough in life, and how to overcome this feeling. 

When it comes to your career, standards are set by yourself and those in leadership. Today Jennifer discusses how we can evaluate the high standards set by others and determine how to incorporate their feedback in a positive way. 

What drives you to be healthy? In this episode, Jennifer helps a listener gain perspective around low motivation and gives people a realistic expectation about being healthy with a balanced approach.

Is the grass always greener on the other side? Today Jennifer discusses the dangers of comparing ourselves to others, how much trouble and grief we can experience when doing so, and ways to avoid it.

Jennifer talks about the fear of saying NO to others. It's a real struggle for some people, and Jennifer will help you identify why that happens. She provides strategies to help you learn to say no and the payoff of doing so.

Jennifer answers a listener's question about coaching and how we know the areas we need to work on. She digs into dealing with internal changes and learning self-observation, and the opportunity to examine how people are responding to you. 

Jennifer carries on with her coaching conversation and jumps deeper into the concept of self-awareness. She reminds us that it is easier to get ‘unstuck' from the rut we put ourselves in when we're aware of our fears and beliefs. 

Asking good questions is the cornerstone of effective coaching. Jennifer Powers talks about the value of coaching as she clearly defines the role of a coach and what you can expect if you are being coached. 

Jennifer continues from the last episode to help listeners rework how to be more effective when asking questions. By applying simple techniques, you'll exude more confidence and get what you want from the conversation.

Jennifer helps a listener gain more confidence to speak up during meetings by asking us to challenge the stories we tell ourselves in times of insecurity.

Jennifer puts on her coaching hat to teach listeners how they can craft important questions that empower ourselves and others to be more involved and invested in a way that is mutually beneficial to our goals.

Jennifer responds to several listener questions about what we do when we have to be around toxic people in our daily lives. She discusses how even though we can't control the way others approach their work or personal lives, we can control how we let them affect us.

Jennifer continues her discussion from last week about combatting negative reactions by giving listeners a simple tool derived from her coaching practice that involves pausing and asking ourselves a question.

Jennifer discusses the way our reactions can impact our realities and how bringing more of what we want into our lives may involve shifting these reactions.

Jennifer helps a listener that people find disagreeable by discussing the difference between agreeing with and accepting what someone says. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

A listener asks about how we can get more of what we want in life, and Jennifer talks about finding clarity and learning to articulate what we want in order to find what we're looking for. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer responds to a listener who worries that her authentic leadership style is not working for her subordinates and discusses what, if anything, she should do about it. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer talks about the power your words have on yourself and those around you and how their positive or negative affects can shift the nature of your relationships. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer talks about the importance of peaks and valleys in life and why it's not only unrealistic, but can also be counterproductive when we expect to live in constant joy. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer replies to a listener's question about choosing to be in a state of flow vs. resistance and the results we might experience that can help us choose which one is right for us in each situation. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer talks about our tendency to play the victim because it feels easier in the moment and how if we can recognize and exercise our own responsibility, we can take back our personal power. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer discusses the futility of trying to make people change into who we want them to be and, instead, inspires us to look at the one thing we can change: ourselves. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer talks about the amazing power of choice. Most of us go throughout our days feeling stuck and don't recognize how many choices we actually have. Once we finally recognize that power, our worlds can instantly improve. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer talks about what to pay attention to when we're setting goals. Goal setting looks different for everyone, and staying open when creating goals can lead to unexpected success. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer discusses the ebb and flow of bad and good days and how changing our expectations during tough times can give us motivation and opportunities for growth, so the good times can be even better. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer talks about developing awareness of how we use our words, so we can take advantage of the amazing influence that words have over the lives of ourselves and those around us. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer discusses the essential roles of the ego and the self in our lives. Why is each one important, and what does it mean when the ego takes over? For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.

Jennifer helps a listener deal with the common need for other people's approval, which often leads to less confidence. She helps us understand why we tend to take things so personally, so we can find ways to let them go. For more information and additional resources, please visit our MI University webpage.