Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Kevin Parra, CEO, Plaza Home Mortgage
Topics of Discussion:
1:41 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
3:24 - You’ve had a long history in the mortgage industry, 2023 is definitely a tough year for originators. How can a company be competitive in a purchase market like this?
How does Plaza set themselves apart from competitors?
6:05 - Being a leader during hot markets is much different than challenging markets, like we’re in today. What are some of the leadership values that can help companies navigate the tough times?
11:13 - Outside of the mortgage space, you’re a big extreme sports fanatic! Tell us about your latest adventure.
13:33 - Getting back to the industry, you’ve had a long career in the mortgage industry, what advice would you give a young mortgage professional just starting out?
16:20 - You’ve been a member of our Board of Directors, and currently Mike Fontaine sits on our Board – Plaza has always been such big supporter of the California MBA, for which we’re grateful. Can you share with us why you’re such a big supporter?
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