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

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

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

Ain't My First Mortgage Podcast with Skip Willcox rides straight into the real world of home loans, sales, and market talk. In this podcast, Skip breaks down complex mortgage concepts into clear, practical insights you can actually use, whether youre a first time buyer, seasoned homeowner, real estate pro, or sales leader. Each episode delivers Big Skip Energy with candid conversations on industry news, rate trends, and strategies for navigating shifting markets. Expect down to earth explanations, timely perspectives on business and finance, and tips to help you make smarter decisions about borrowing, buying, and building your career in the mortgage and real estate space. Tune in to Ain't My First Mortgage Podcast by Skip Willcox to listen episodes that keep you informed, confident, and a step ahead in todays fast moving mortgage landscape.
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Duration: 22:11
Today Skip interviews Steve Richman after spending time together at the Mortgage Bankers Association State & Local Workshop and advocacy events in Washington, DC.Steve emphasizes that advocacy and PAC education need a cl…
MISMO’s Brian Vieaux Sets the Standard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
Today Skip welcomes Brian Vieaux, president of MISMO (Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization), a nonprofit that creates mortgage data standards so technologies can exchange loan data seamlessly. Brian expla…
Breaking The Mortgage Mold with Kayla Kallander [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:24
In this episode of Ain't My First Mortgage Podcast, Skip welcomes back former co-host Kayla Kallander. As a seasoned mortgage lender with a decade of experience, Kayla shares her rise to success, setting new personal rec…
The Mortgage and Title Industry Connection with Heather Arato [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:31
In this episode of Ain't My First Mortgage Podcast, Skip welcomes Heather Arato from the Einfach Group. Heather discusses her role in optimizing efficiencies for title companies and lenders, highlights her involvement wi…
Skip is Going Unscripted! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:39
In the first of these style episodes, Skip discusses industry news and talking points that are important to know.