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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LYKKEN ON LENDING

The mortgage industry’s most recognized weekly podcast. Every week, David brings together economists, executives, technologists, and regulators to break down what’s happening in mortgage banking — and what it means for the leaders listening.

WHAT YOU GET

Weekly Market Updates
Every week, a clear breakdown of where rates are, why they moved, and what it means for originators and lenders right now.
Executive Interviews
Long-form conversations with mortgage company leaders, technologists, economists, and regulators who shape the industry.
Regulatory & Legislative Commentary
Plain-language coverage of the policy and regulatory changes affecting how lenders operate — before they become surprises.
Technology & AI Coverage
What's actually worth adopting, what's overhyped, and how mortgage leaders should be thinking about the digital transformation of lending.
Economic Analysis
Housing market trends, bond market movements, Fed decisions, and macro forces — explained in terms mortgage professionals can act on.
A Community of Peers
55M+ impressions means you're listening alongside tens of thousands of mortgage professionals — the most informed audience in the industry.

OUTCOMES YOU CAN EXPECT

Arrive at every meeting more informed —
your grasp of market conditions, rate direction, and industry developments is consistently sharper.
Anticipate change before it arrives —
regulatory shifts, technology disruptions, and market turns get flagged weeks before they land on your desk.
Credibility with clients and colleagues —
you speak to the market with the confidence of someone who follows it every single week.
Connection to the industry's best minds —
access to the thinking of executives, economists, and innovators you couldn't otherwise sit across from.
A weekly habit that compounds —
the more you listen, the more pattern recognition you build — and the better your instincts become.

“If you want to understand what’s happening in mortgage banking this week — and why it matters — there’s one place most industry leaders go first.”

— DAVID LYKKEN

WHO IS THIS IS FOR

Loan officers and originators —
who want to speak to the market with authority and stay ahead of rate and regulatory changes
Mortgage executives and CEOs —
who need a reliable weekly briefing without having to aggregate it themselves
Branch and regional managers —
who want to keep their teams informed and bring market intelligence to every conversation
Anyone in mortgage banking —
who understands that staying informed is not optional — it's a competitive advantage

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.