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Leaders in Lending

Leaders in Lending

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 Leaders In Lending is a show for lending professionals who want to grow their consumer lending programs and improve their consumer experiences. Consumers continue to expect faster, easier online experiences from every company—and our knowledgeable guests will share how they are bringing their organizations and lending products forward into the future.
Every week, Leaders In Lending will bring you actionable advice and key learnings from experienced leaders to help you navigate the future of consumer lending.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Upstart. Any content provided by the hosts or guests is for informational purposes only and is based on their own experiences and perspectives.452502 Economics
Episodes
  • AI in Lending: What’s Real, What’s Working, What’s Next

    AI in Lending: What’s Real, What’s Working, What’s Next
    Feb 18 2026
    AI in lending is no longer a future conversation. It is operational today.

    In Episode 185 of Leaders in Lending, we discuss what is actually working in regulated environments. From underwriting and fraud detection to document verification and exception handling, AI is becoming more measurable and more embedded in daily workflows. We also examine fairness, human oversight and the competitive pressure from buy now, pay later products.

    The divide is growing between institutions leaning in and those standing still.

    #LeadersInLending #AIinBanking #CreditUnions #BankingLeadership #Fintech #LendingStrategy
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    21 mins
  • Why Credit Unions Are Winning Where Big Banks Can’t

    Why Credit Unions Are Winning Where Big Banks Can’t
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode of Leaders in Lending, Adam Landsverk, Chief Lending Officer at FOXCU, joins host Barry Roach to discuss leadership, responsibility, and what it really means to serve members in today’s lending environment.

    With decades of experience across consumer lending, mortgage, commercial banking, and wealth management, Adam shares his journey from traditional banking into the credit union space — and why that transition reshaped how he thinks about decision-making, diversification, and community impact.

    The conversation explores how credit unions differ from large financial institutions, why local autonomy matters, and how lending leaders can balance growth, risk, and member value. Adam also shares insights on housing market conditions, home equity demand, and what community-based lenders should be preparing for as we move through 2026. In this episode, you’ll hear about:
    • Adam Landsverk’s path from banking to credit unions
    • The role of a Chief Lending Officer in local decision-making
    • How credit unions approach diversification across lending products
    • Housing market trends and home equity opportunities
    • Balancing economics with member value
    • Leadership lessons for community-based lenders
    This episode of Leaders in Lending offers a thoughtful, experience-driven perspective on why community-focused lenders continue to succeed where scale alone falls short.

    🎧 Leaders in Lending features conversations with executives shaping the future of lending, banking, and credit unions.
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    37 mins
  • The Biggest Lending Lessons We Learned in 2025

    The Biggest Lending Lessons We Learned in 2025
    Jan 7 2026
    In this special year-end edition of Leaders in Lending, Drew Megrey, Barry Roach, and Lynn Sautter Beal reflect on the most impactful conversations from 2025. As lending leaders navigated a year defined by uncertainty, rapid technological change, and evolving regulatory landscapes, this episode revisits the insights that shaped the industry. From credit risk strategy and AI model governance to new member engagement and the future of servicing, hear the best moments from standout episodes featuring voices across the financial ecosystem. Whether you're planning for 2026 or looking back on lessons learned, this compilation captures the defining themes of the year in lending.
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    25 mins
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