Ohio Business
Fifth Third’s Nikki Bialka to spotlight fair lending strategies and equitable homeownership on The Big Picture
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In recognition of Fair Lending Month and Women’s History Month, this week’s episode of top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture will feature Nikki Bialka, vice president and national community lending strategy manager at Fifth Third Bank, in a discussion on bridging the homeownership gap for BIPOC and low-to-moderate-income (LMI) communities through equitable lending practices. Airing live Thursday at 3 pm ET, the episode will explore innovative mortgage programs, special-purpose credit programs (SPCPs), alternative credit models and strategies for embedding equity into lending practices beyond regulatory compliance….
Freedom Mortgage CEO Stan Middleman to share market insights on The Big Picture webcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Stan Middleman, founder and CEO of Freedom Mortgage Corporation. Middleman will join Rich Swerbinsky, a renowned mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely acclaimed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to provide expert insights into the current mortgage market….
Urban Institute Fellow Jim Parrott joins The Big Picture to break down housing policy with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman on February 27
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute and co-founder of Parrott Ryan Advisors. Parrott will join hosts Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman to discuss key housing policy developments shaping today’s mortgage landscape….
LenderLogix’s Patrick O’Brien breaks down the future of mortgage tech on The Big Picture webcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Patrick O’Brien, co-founder and chief executive officer of LenderLogix, as a guest on its upcoming episode. O’Brien will share insights on the evolving mortgage technology landscape, the impact of automation on lending and how lenders can leverage digital tools to enhance borrower experiences….
Vandalia Rental Announces Grand Opening of Sharonville Location
SHARONVILLE, Ohio — Vandalia Rental, a trusted name in construction equipment solutions, is thrilled to invite contractors and community members to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Sharonville. Join us on Thursday, March 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 3739 Hauck Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241, to experience everything this new branch offers….
Snappy Tomato Pizza Expands with New Location in Batavia, Ohio
BATAVIA, Ohio — Snappy Tomato Pizza, a beloved community favorite known for its fresh ingredients, excellent service, and award-winning pizza, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Batavia, Ohio. Located at 501 West Main Street, this expansion brings Snappy’s signature flavors and commitment to quality to even more pizza lovers….
Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman spotlights Rate’s Laura Schmidt as February 13 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Laura Schmidt, senior vice president of enterprise risk and internal audit at Rate, a leading residential mortgage lending company based in Chicago. With extensive experience in enterprise risk, internal audits and regulatory management, Schmidt offers valuable insights for lenders looking to mitigate risk and ensure compliance in today’s financial services landscape….
Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman showcases Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell as February 6 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue, a leading provider of comprehensive capital markets solutions. With over 25 years of experience in mortgage, finance and technology, Tyrrell will share insights for lenders seeking to fine-tune profitability in secondary market transactions and enhance operational efficiency through technology….
The Big Picture webcast dives into housing finance reform with Mark A. Calabria as January 30 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman and broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor at nonpartisan public policy research organization the Cato Institute and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Drawing on his decades of experience shaping U.S. economic policy, Calabria will share insights into the federal policymaking process….
Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman features ACUMA President Peter Benjamin as January 23 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Peter J. Benjamin, CMB, president of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA), an organization dedicated to advancing credit union mortgage lending….