David Lykken is a trusted mortgage industry leader with more than 52 years of experience guiding companies and developing leaders through every market cycle. Through coaching, mentoring, and industry conversations, he helps leaders think clearly, lead confidently, and build organizations that endure.

Latest Podcasts

The Eye of the Storm: Why Mortgage Leaders Must Prepare for a Higher-Rate Future – 07/21/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update CommentaryAI Governance Is the New Competitive Advantage in Mortgage Lending – 07/21/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update segmentFHFA Rule Changes and TRID Reform: Why Mortgage Lenders Should Speak Up Now – 07/21/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update segmentCooling Inflation Calms Rates Despite Middle East Tensions – 07/21/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update segment“Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” Bonds Don’t Care – 07/21/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update segmentFHFA Shifts to Objective Risk: What the Proposed Counterparty Rule Means for Mortgage Lenders – 07/21/2026 Weekly Mortgage Update Segment

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INDUSTRY COMMENTARY

When the national media needs a mortgage industry voice — someone who can translate complex lending dynamics into clear, credible commentary — they call David Lykken. FOX Business News, CNBC, CBS Evening News, and more.

WHAT YOU GET

Decades of On-Camera Experience
Polished, credible media appearances that represent the industry with authority and calm — regardless of what the market is doing.
Plain-Language Mortgage Expertise
Complex dynamics translated into accessible, accurate commentary that general audiences and industry insiders both respect.
Long-View Market Perspective
Nine market cycles of context behind every comment — the perspective that prevents overreaction and builds trust with audiences.
Fast Turnaround Availability
David understands news cycles. When a housing story breaks and you need a credible voice within hours, he's available.
Cross-Platform Commentary
Television, podcast, print, digital — David provides commentary across every format and audience type.
Industry Credibility That Travels
When David speaks to the mortgage market, audiences know they're hearing from someone who has lived it — not someone who just studied it.

OUTCOMES YOU CAN EXPECT

Accurate, credible mortgage coverage —
your audience gets housing and lending commentary grounded in decades of real experience, not opinion.
A reliable expert voice for breaking news —
when rates spike, housing markets shift, or policy changes — a trusted commentator is ready.
Context, not panic —
David's long-view perspective keeps mortgage coverage from veering into sensationalism or alarm.
Industry trust reflected in your coverage —
mortgage professionals who see David cited know the reporting is grounded.
Cross-platform commentary that works —
whether television, podcast, or print — the message translates clearly across every format.

“As a frequent guest on FOX Business News, CNBC, and CBS Evening News, David has earned the trust of journalists and audiences alike as the mortgage industry’s voice of reason.”

— DAVID LYKKEN

WHO THIS IS FOR

Television producers and journalists —
covering housing markets, interest rates, or mortgage policy who need a credible, experienced expert voice
Podcast hosts —
in the finance, real estate, or business space looking for a guest with 52 years of mortgage industry depth
Digital and print editors —
who need sourced, accurate commentary on mortgage market developments from a recognized industry authority
Event and conference organizers —
who want a media-trained, nationally recognized voice for panels or keynote discussions on housing and lending

Ready to connect, collaborate, or tune in? Reach out to David’s team directly — whether you’re booking an interview, applying to be a podcast guest, or subscribing to new insights.