Fintech Hunting

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to a new episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast.  We have an amazing guest for you today.  She is a verification expert, a thought leader, with a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise..  Please help me welcome Ashley Wood Vice President of Mortgage Verification Services at Equifax.

🎙Let’s start with how you got into the mortgage and real estate industry?

🎙Second month of the year-- What are you seeing in the housing market? What are some predictions?

🎙In a shrinking market, how can lenders leverage new lending models, such as the use of data to remain competitive.

🎙From an affordability stance, what do these rising interest rates, a seller’s market, and potentially still higher prices for homes mean for a first-time homebuyer?

🎙While there’s a push for faster information, there’s an equal push for making less risky decisions on the lender side. This can be challenging for lenders, especially since individuals needing credit may be looking to receive a loan immediately. How can lenders navigate this?

🎙There are a lot of players entering the verification space. What differentiates The Work Number?What can we expect for the rest of the year? and so much more.