How can mortgage leaders gain a competitive edge in 2026?
In this episode of CMBConnect, Val Buresch, CMB, speaks with Jen Green, CMB, Assistant Director of Single-Family Loan Operations at the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). Jen bridges the gap between private-sector correspondent lending and public-sector mission work to show lenders how to turn State Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) into high-performance partners.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:47 – The CMB Journey: Professional Development and Mentorship
04:21 – Bridging Private Sector Experience with Public Service
06:07 – Debunking the HFA Myth
07:59 – Defining the HFA Mission
09:19 – Looking Toward 2026: Affordability and Financial Counseling
11:17 – Empowering Lenders: Training and Preparation
15:09 – Strategic Planning
Jen Green contributed these HFA resources:
About the Guest
Jen Green, CMB is the Assistant Director of Single-Family Loan Operations at the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). With a background spanning the correspondent, retail, and wholesale lending sectors, Jen brings a wealth of private-sector operational expertise to the public housing space. She is a graduate of the Tennessee Mortgage Bankers Association (TNMBA) Future Leaders program and earned her Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation to further her mission of expanding access to affordable housing. Learn more about Jen Green on Linkedin.
About the Host
Val Buresch, CMB is the founder of Polygon Research—The Shape of Mortgage Intelligence. Polygon Research specializes in unlocking open data sets to provide sophisticated mortgage market analytics at the loan level. A recognized leader in the industry, Val served as the 2024 CMB Society Chairman and is dedicated to sharing the stories and strategies of the professionals shaping the future of mortgage banking. Follow or connect with Val Buresch on LinkedIn.