<p>What does the future of mortgage lending look like when AI acts less like software and more like a true team member?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>FinTech Hunting Podcast</strong>, Michael Hammond sits down with <strong>Athan Zhang, Co-Founder of Copperlane</strong>, to talk about how <strong>agentic AI</strong> is changing the mortgage industry. From proactive borrower engagement and document review to condition clearing, compliance guardrails, and 24/7 support, Athan shares how Copperlane is helping lenders rethink productivity, efficiency, and the role of the loan officer. </p><p>This conversation covers:</p><ul><li>What <strong>agentic AI</strong> actually means in mortgage</li><li>How an <strong>AI loan officer</strong> can support borrowers and lenders</li><li>Why AI should enhance the human side of lending, not replace it</li><li>The real reasons many lenders are still slow to adopt AI</li><li>How to think about <strong>compliance, safety, and trust</strong> in AI systems</li><li>Why lowering the <strong>cost to originate</strong> is now mission-critical</li><li>How lenders can use AI to create a more scalable, flexible growth model </li></ul><p>Athan also explains why the lenders waiting on the sidelines may fall behind, and why the winners in this next chapter of mortgage will be the ones who learn how to combine <strong>human connection</strong> with <strong>AI-driven execution</strong>. </p><p>If you are a:</p><ul><li>mortgage lender</li><li>lending executive</li><li>loan officer</li><li>fintech leader</li><li>mortgage operations leader</li><li>AI-curious industry professional</li></ul><p>this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Connect with Copperlane:</strong><br>Website: copperlane.ai<br>Request a demo directly on their site<br>Email: <a href="" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>About FinTech Hunting Podcast</strong><br>FinTech Hunting features conversations with leading voices in mortgage, fintech, sales, growth, and innovation—focused on the ideas and technologies shaping the future of the industry.</p><p>#MortgageAI #FintechHunting #MortgageLending #AthanZhang #Copperlane #LoanOfficer #MortgageTechnology #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence #LendingInnovation #MortgageIndustry #FintechPodcast</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>###</p><p><strong>Michael Hammond, Founder &amp; CEO of NexLevel Advisors, is the leading fractional CMO in mortgage and mortgage technology, specializing in AI-powered growth strategy and audience development.</strong></p>