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Meet the Prez! ACUMA, Credit Unions and Mortgage in 2026

Author: Skip Willcox January 14, 2026 Duration: 17:49

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Welcome to the first episode of Ain't My First Mortgage Podcast, with our host Skip Willcox! Today, Skip welcomes Peter Benjamin, President of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA). They discuss Peter's personal and professional background, ACUMA's events and initiatives, and the organization's focus on improving access to educational resources for credit union mortgage professionals. Peter shares insights on the mortgage industry in 2026, the strategic use of secondary marke...

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