Episode 254: Disruption Stories – Transforming Mortgage Lending

November 11, 2024 Don Ginsel Breaking Banks Europe 0:36:45 Comments Off on Episode 254: Disruption Stories – Transforming Mortgage Lending

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In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe, host Don Ginsel is joined by Geert Van Kerckhoven, CEO and Co-Founder of Oper, to discuss the transformation of mortgage lending through digitalization. They explore the evolving housing market, the challenges of making homeownership more accessible, and the role of technology in revolutionizing mortgage processes. Geert shares insights into the importance of digital property valuation, real-time underwriting, and AI-powered solutions for loan advisors. They also touch on regulatory hurdles, the impact of energy efficiency requirements, and innovations in financing, such as fractional ownership and reverse mortgages. Geert envisions a future where home financing evolves to meet the needs of an aging population and a more complex real estate market.

For more about Geert and Oper:
Geert Van Kerckhoven: LinkedIn
Oper: Website

About the Author
Don Ginsel is a Civil Engineer and former banker at ABN AMRO and Deutsche Bank. After a brief time in Venture Capital, he became an entrepreneur, working as strategic and financial advisor and coach to various startups and scaleups. At that time he co-founded Capital Waters foundation, to support entrepreneurs with raising investment. In 2014 Don founded Holland Fintech, one of the largest financial innovation ecosystems in Europe, aiming to use the momentum of change in the financial industry, to change it for the better. Don is currently active as executive and board member in several initiatives that are driving forward digital transformation, financial inclusionand spreading knowledge about technology and innovationacross the world.
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