Covered

A Must-Watch Episode for the Mortgage + Fintech Community

Insurance is no longer just a line item—it’s a dealbreaker.
And it’s hitting the mortgage industry harder than many realize.

In the latest episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast, Covered CEO Ross P. Diedrich, CFA, breaks down why insurance is becoming a mortgage problem—and what lenders, servicers, and fintech partners need to do right now to protect pipelines and empower borrowers.

💬 “If you’ve got a deal in this market, you better do everything you can to close it.” – Ross Diedrich

🔎 This episode covers:
• How rising insurance premiums are crushing DTI
• The chaos of mid-cycle policy lapses in servicing
• Why Insurance should live earlier in the mortgage process
• How to turn friction into a strategic advantage
• And the tools to help you do it

But what makes this conversation stand out?

Ross doesn’t just spotlight the problem—he offers a data-driven playbook to solve it, grounded in empathy, action, and industry insight.

💡 His north star:
“People need shelter. Helping make that dream attainable—despite all the headwinds—is why we do what we do.”

🎥 Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/gABB4-qk

🎧 Listen on the go: https://lnkd.in/gjXHhE3u

If you’re in mortgage, lending, servicing, or housing tech—don’t miss this one.