On this week’s The Big Picture, Dottie Sheppick, Founding Partner of Specialty Mortgage Product Solutions, joins the show to talk with Rob and Rich about the future of affordable housing and the products designed to make it possible. With three decades of experience across Fannie Mae, Bank of America, and the broader lending landscape, Dottie brings unmatched expertise in building programs for first-time buyers, builders, and underserved markets.
We explore how lenders can balance innovation with accessibility, what’s next for affordable housing policy, and why niche lending is becoming a mainstream growth opportunity. Known for her entrepreneurial approach and deep industry insight, Dottie offers a grounded, forward-looking conversation on how inclusive lending can shape the next chapter of housing finance.
