The Construction Lending Podcast

Dana Solberg from Churchill Mortgage shares her truly unique career journey—from welding to mastering complex construction finance operations.

Want to build a sustainable, customer-centric construction lending program? Sarah Bender from BECU shares her unique journey and blueprint for success, including crucial advice on efficient processes and building strong referrals.

We welcome the USDA to discuss its single-close construction-to-perm loan program—a financing option that promises no down payment, locked-in rates from day one, and immediate saleability

We discuss this and more with Tim Roy and Ron Haynie from the ICBA. Listen to this new episode as we dive into today’s most pressing issues—from navigating thousands of pages of new regulations, to the critical role local banks play in fueling small business, agriculture, and housing development.

We sit down with Zach Ragland, Affordable Lending Manager at Fannie Mae to discuss the game-changing potential of manufactured housing and Fannie Mae’s initiatives to make quality, affordable housing accessible.

The cost of homeowners insurance is increasing, affecting affordability, loan approvals, and the entire home-building process. Veteran freelance editor and writer Deborah Kearns discusses the reasons behind rising premiums and their ripple effects on the housing market.

We had the privilege of hosting Jonathan Lawless, Head of Homeownership at Built Rewards, who shared his wealth of knowledge and experience from over 20 years in the housing industry. In this episode, we explored a myriad of topics relevant to both current housing market challenges and innovative solutions to bridge the gap.

As ADUs now make up to 21% of new housing permits in states like California, they are becoming part of the solution to the housing shortage in every community. This episode uncovers the challenges of financing these construction projects and explores viable solutions and visionary ideas to overcome these hurdles.

We’re exploring the evolution, significance, and future potential of manufactured homes with Chris Nicely , an expert with over 30 years in factory-built housing. We’ll challenge some outdated perceptions, review landmark HUD standards, and uncover how manufactured homes stand up to traditional site-built homes in quality and appreciation

Denise Pinkston and Katherine Peoples are leading the charge to create more affordable and accessible housing. Learn how their work helps ease housing regulations, streamline ADU development, and advocate for equitable lending solutions.

Keith Stracensky, VP of Construction Lending at CrossCountry Mortgage joins us to discuss the state of the construction lending industry and automation’s role in streamlining loan processes and improving efficiency.

Join us as we speak with Ethan Handelman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Multifamily at HUD, about policy updates, funding mechanisms, and housing affordability challenges.

Expert Ford Williams reveals how to turn the housing shortage into profit. Learn about the booming construction loan market, risk management, & finding the right banking partner.

We’re thrilled to bring you an insightful episode of The Construction Lending Podcast on a topic that affects us all- the nation’s housing crisis. Janneke Ratcliffe, Vice President of Housing Finance Policy at the Urban Institute, joins this discussion exploring the current housing crisis in depth.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Construction Lending Podcast featuring David Willoughby of Stockton Mortgage! Discover how they built a successful C2P program that minimizes risk & benefits borrowers, builders, & lenders.