Tangent 💚 Proptech

Sukesh Shekar is the CEO & Founder at Altgage, the Google search of mortgages, bringing simply affordable mortgages to home buyers. . Sukesh believes in the American dream of homeownership. However, mortgages are more unaffordable than ever and most mortgage processes lack transparency. Altgage makes home buying more affordable with smart mortgages that build wealth over time.

💚 Learn more:
➡️ Altgage's website - Mortgage deals that make home buying affordable.
➡️ Sukesh Shekar on LinkedIn

💚 Feature:
➡️ Parking Reform Network (website) - Education about the impact of parking policy on climate change, equity, housing, and traffic.

💚 Connect with Tangent:
➡️ Edward Cohen on Twitter
➡️ Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
➡️ Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
➡️ Zach Aarons on Twitter
➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn
➡️ Tangent on Twitter

(1:54) - Building the Google search for affordable mortgages
(7:23) - Demystifying mortgage brokers compensation
(12:17) - Feature: Parking Reform Network (website) - Education about the impact of parking policy on climate change, equity, housing, and traffic.
(13:26) - Tangent glossary: mortgage originators, mortgage brokers, 'shop for your rates', market rate dispersion, PMI, cost of capital, UWM, mortgage origination.
(18:05) - Lack of transparency, many middlemen, too much fat
(18:57) - Numbers vs. existential issues for VC's
(19:40) - Renting vs. owning a home
(30:53) - Altgage's scale, repeatability & protectable IP
(33:45) - Mortgage startups performance
(33:57) - Altgage's innovative mortgage search
(37:50) - Altgage's team

Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.

Creators & Guests

Host
Edward Cohen
Host & Executive Producer at Tangent
Host
Jeffrey Berman
Partner at Camber Creek
Host
Zach Aarons
Co-Founder & GP at MetaProp
Guest
Sukesh Shekar
Founder at Altgage

What is Tangent 💚 Proptech?

A new era is upon us, and Tangent💚 is back with our fourth new limited series, hosted by Proptech entrepreneur Edward Cohen, and venture capitalists Jeffrey Berman (Partner at Camber Creek) and Zach Aarons (Co-founder and GP at MetaProp). Tangent unites Proptech founders💡, real estate investors🏢, urban leaders🏙 and passionate creators🌎 who are improving our communities and cities. Join us to learn how we can solve present day challenges with innovative technology and greater collaboration.


If you would like to apply to pitch your startup on Tangent: Housing Crisis, email us your application to tangentcommunity@gmail.com .



➡️ Tangent💚Proptech: Founders, Real estate investors and operators, and urban leaders sharing groundbreaking companies, ideas, entrepreneurial lessons and inspiring stories. Stimulating conversation focused on housing innovation, the future of office and Climate Tech.



If you're working with a non-profit org., a small business or an early-stage Proptech, that makes our communities and cities better, and would like to have your mission featured during our Features segment, please apply to tangentcommunity@gmail.com.



Collaboration is our superpower. Stay curious and always be learning! 🤓



PS. Do not take anything said on this podcast as investment advise or seriously, this is for entertainment purposes only. 🙃