22 Minutes in Lending

Conversations with Lending & Finance Industry Leaders

Hosted by Vince Passione

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Episodes

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October 28, 2024

Throwing out the rulebook: How age, race and gender are key inputs for fair lending

In this episode, Kareem Saleh, Founder and CEO of FairPlay AI, joins host Vince Passione to explore AI underwriting and…
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October 15, 2024

Credit’s new frontier: Cross-border records and the role of cash flow data

In this episode of 22 Minutes in Lending, Misha Esipov, CEO of Nova Credit, discusses how millions of “Credit Invisible”…
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September 23, 2024

Auto market turbulence: Trends, risks, and the path forward

Join host Vince Passione and Bill Moniz, CEO of Cinch, in this episode as they explore the current turbulence in…
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September 9, 2024

Service or stereotypes: Can credit unions engage multicultural members?

Hispanic consumers in the USA represent a massive economic force, yet remain underserved by mainstream financial institutions. In this episode,…
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August 19, 2024

Modern credit reporting: Can old tech handle new data?

Discover how outdated credit reporting systems contribute to consumer complaints in this episode of the podcast. Host Vince Passione and…
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July 29, 2024

Community lenders: The best-kept secret in town

Join host Vince Passione and Barry Kirby of Union Credit as they explore how innovative marketing and product strategies can…
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July 15, 2024

Service-Centered Growth: How Member Experience Drives Loyalty

Join host Vince Passione and Dave Ledwell, SVP at Navy Federal Credit Union, as they explore the dynamic world of…
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July 1, 2024

Driving Growth Through Member-Centric Lending

On this episode, host Vince Passione talks mortgage lending, consumer behaviors, credit-building and financial wellness with Richard Wada, Chief Lending…
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June 17, 2024

Values-Driven Banking: A Roadmap for Growth

Join host Vince Passione and Jeff Kesler, President Dallas-Ft Worth at Veritex Community Bank, as they discuss how values and…
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June 3, 2024

Think Inside the Box: The Growth Opportunities Staring Credit Unions in the Face

Join host Vince Passione and Dr. Brandi Stankovic for an insightful podcast episode tackling the future of credit unions. They…
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May 20, 2024

Products, Programs and Progress: Are CDFIs the Future for Credit Unions?

On this episode, host Vince Passione and Shirley Senn explore the CDFI program’s benefits for credit unions and the requirements…
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May 9, 2024

Adapting to Shifting Consumer Behavior in Auto Lending

Join Vince Passione and Tony Boutelle, CEO of Origence, as they discuss the evolution of auto lending and credit unions.…
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April 22, 2024

Adapting to Modern Tech Demands in Banking

Join host Vince Passione and Gary Lewis, Senior Managing Director at Jack Henry, as they delve into AI’s impact on…
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April 2, 2024

Managing Liquidity Constraints at Small Credit Unions Part 3

Join host Vince Passione and credit union CEOs for their final podcast episode discussing loan participations, fraud prevention, fintech collaboration,…
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March 18, 2024

Managing Liquidity Constraints at Small Credit Unions Part 2

Host Vince Passione discusses delinquent borrowers, debt restructuring, auto lending, and ITIN lending’s impact on immigrant communities with experts.…
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March 5, 2024

Managing Liquidity Constraints at Small Credit Unions Part 1

Join Host Vince Passione in the first episode of a 3-part series with credit union CEOs discussing economic strategies and…
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February 19, 2024

How Credit Unions Can Differentiate Through Trust-Building

In this episode, Vince Passione sits down with Brian Creagh, SVP at Navy Federal Credit Union, delving into pivotal topics…
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February 6, 2024

Advancing Innovation in the Credit Union Industry: Part 2

In this engaging podcast, Vince Passione and Ronaldo Hardy, President and CEO of NACUSO, delve into the future of credit…
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January 23, 2024

Advancing Innovation in the Credit Union Industry

In this insightful podcast episode, Vince Passione hosts Ronaldo Hardy, President and CEO of NACUSO, discussing the fundamentals of Credit…
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January 8, 2024

Strategic Fintech Investing for Credit Unions

In this episode, Vince Passione and Nick Evens explore Curql Collective’s innovative approach, uniting credit unions and fintech through strategic…
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December 18, 2023

Relationships First: The Differentiating Factor for Credit Unions

Join host Vince Passione and Jim Merrill, CEO of Inspire FCU, as they delve into fintech partnerships, diversified loan portfolios,…
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December 11, 2023

Competing for Funds in a Rising Rate Era

Welcome to another insightful episode of 22 Minutes in Lending, where industry leaders share their expertise and insights. In this…
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November 27, 2023

Merging Traditional Banking with Tomorrow’s Technology

On this episode, Chip Mahan, Chairman and CEO of Live Oak Bank, joins host Vince Passione. He shares his extensive…
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November 15, 2023

The Evolution of Small Credit Unions

In this episode, we sit down with Ron Draper, CEO of Somerville’s Credit Union, to discuss the evolving dynamics of…
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November 6, 2023

Exploring Fintech’s Evolution with Matt Harris of Bain Capital Ventures

On this episode, host Vince Passione is joined by Matt Harris, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures. Matt provides an insightful…
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October 24, 2023

Opportunity Is Knocking with Charles Krawitz at Alliant Credit Union

Join Vince Passione and Charles Krawitz as they delve into lending perspectives, commercial real estate, market shifts, and consumer finance…
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October 10, 2023

Strengthening Credit Unions: The Power of Technology Partnerships

In this insightful episode, Rodney E. Hood, Eleventh Chairman and Current Board Member of the National Credit Union Administration, shares…
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September 26, 2023

The Importance of Building Trust with Pete Hilger at Allied Solutions

On this episode, host Vince Passione is joined by Pete Hilger, CEO at Allied Solutions, to discuss: Allied Solutions’ roots…
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September 11, 2023

Moving Money in Today’s Market with Steve Williams of Cornerstone Advisors

On this episode, host Vince Passione is joined by Steve Williams, President and at Cornerstone Advisors.…
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August 29, 2023

Harnessing Fintech for Credit Union Advancement

In this episode, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, sits down with Dan Berger, President and CEO of NAFCU, to discuss…
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August 29, 2023

Championing the Credit Union Cause: A Deep Dive with Dan Berger

In this inaugural episode of 22 Minutes in Lending, Dan Berger, President and CEO of the National Association of Federally-Insured…
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July 7, 2023

Welcome to 22 Minutes in Lending

Welcome to our new podcast, 22 Minutes in Lending.…