Episode Fourteen: The Future of Mortgage Brokers with Industry Legends A.W. Pickel III & Doug Braden

In this powerful episode of The NAMB Podcast, host Matt Shields sits down with two industry icons: A.W. Pickel III, past president of NAMB and Doug Braden, Director on the NAMB Board and passionate advocate for VA loans. Recorded live at the NAMB National Conference, this episode dives deep into the evolution of the mortgage broker channel and the future impact of AI, personalization, and broker independence. A.W. shares his bold prediction: by 2030, brokers could dominate over 50% of loan origination—and he’s got the data to back it up. Doug unpacks the crucial role of education, especially in empowering veterans through VA lending, and shares what drives his mission to increase awareness of this life-changing benefit. From tech trends and market shifts to human empathy and legacy building, this is a can’t-miss conversation for anyone in the mortgage industry. 🎧 Listen now: https://www.nambpodcast.com 🌐 Learn more about NAMB: https://www.namb.org 💬 Join The NAMB Hive: https://www.nambhive.com Brought to you by: National Association of Mortgage Brokers https://www.namb.org Host: Matt Shields & Ginger Bell Contact: info@namb.org (202) 434-8250 Licensing: NMLS #754092 | 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, South Building, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004 Follow us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nambpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAMBPros LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-mortgage-brokers #NAMB #TheNAMBPodcast #MortgageProfessionals #MortgageBrokers #LoanOfficers #MortgageIndustry #NAMBHive