In this week’s episode, Clayton got the chance to sit down with the president & CEO of UMortgage, Anthony Casa, who joined us in person last month in Scottsdale for The Gathering.

During their conversation, Anthony talks about how he went from dropping out of school at only 13 to being the president and CEO of UMortgage, and how his experience during the financial crisis carefully shapes how he approaches his business today. They also talk about finding growth in a shrinking market and the craft of walking a fine line between competition and a consumer-first approach.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Building relationships and providing a great customer experience are key in the mortgage industry.
• The housing crisis taught Casa the importance of focusing on relationships rather than transactions.
• Transitioning from one business to another requires developing a strong team and passing on the reins.
• Casa believes in putting the consumer first and creating a personalized experience.
• Competition and balance are important for the mortgage industry to thrive.

Related to this episode:

• Anthony Casa | LinkedIn
• UMortgage | LinkedIn
• UMortgage
• HousingWire | YouTube

The Power House podcast explores the most critical topics in mortgage, real estate and fintech. A new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show each week to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Clayton Collins and produced by the HW Media team.