In a high-stakes lending environment marked by margin compression and evolving borrower expectations, leaders from Fifth Third Bank, Rocket Mortgage, Planet Home Lending and Xactus gathered for a candid discussion on how to stay competitive without adding complexity. Moderated by Diego Sanchez and sponsored by Xactus, this special episode cuts through the noise to focus on real, actionable strategies — from consolidating fragmented tech stacks to streamlining operations with intelligent platforms. <br /><br />Hear from Chad Powers, Eric Czajka, Candice McNaught, and Shelley Leonard as they break down how AI, lean process design, and integrated systems are helping lenders modernize in real-time. Discover how platforms like the Intelligent Verification Platform (IVP) from Xactus are enabling a smarter, faster lending lifecycle. <br />