About this episode

Cory Bearden discusses the challenges and strategies for scaling a construction lending program from regional to national.

Navigating today's lending landscape is challenging, but what if you could take your construction program from regional to national? In this episode, we're joined by Cory Bearden, SVP of the construction division at Luminate Bank, who shares his journey and insights on scaling a construction lending program. Cory highlights what it takes to build the right team, manage risk, and leverage technology for success. He also provides a clear look at how his team has created a buffet of options for borrowers, making new construction and affordable housing more accessible for everyone.

People in this episode

Guest: Cory Bearden

Topics covered

• construction lending
• scaling programs
• risk management
• technology in lending
• affordable housing

Keywords

• construction lending
• Luminate Bank
• scaling
• risk management
• technology
• affordable housing
• borrowers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Luminate Bank

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