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Podcast: Lykken on Lending
Episode: The Real Cost of Lending: Credit Bureaus, Regulation & The Fight for Housing with Bill Cosgrove of Union Home Mortgage
Description: In today’s shifting mortgage landscape, lenders are navigating tighter margins, rising costs, and increased regulatory pressure—yet few topics stir more frustration than the hidden financial burdens behind every transaction. In our latest LinkedIn Live episode, “The Real Cost of Lending: Credit Bureaus, Regulation & The Fight for Housing,” we sit down with Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage, and Alice Alvey, longtime industry executive, to unpack what’s really driving up costs in lending—from credit bureau fees to outdated compliance frameworks. We also explore what needs to change—at both the industry and policy level—to preserve access...