

The Loan Officer Podcast
Dustin Owen
This show makes the boring FUN! Imagine if Joe Rogan and Dave Ramsey had a baby. That’s this show! These guys teach the sh*t they don’t teach in school. Their goal is to simplify topics that range from personal finance, purchasing real estate & obtaining home loans to being a successful mortgage originator, running a business and finding success as a sales professional.
The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!)
D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.
The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!)
D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.
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Jun 10, 2022 • 41min
Episode 235: Basis Points, Inflation and Economic Indicators, Explained.
Have you every wondered, “What’s a basis point?” or “How do economic factors impact mortgage interest rates?”
Inflation is a hot topic in today’s environment. Do you know what inflation is or how it impacts home loans? There’re various indicators forecasters use to predict the future of the American economy. Tune in to learn.
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Jun 7, 2022 • 44min
Episode 234: Life As A Call Center MLO
Kyle Johnson used to make over 300+ outbound calls to speak to 25 home loan applicants. Within his first six months he was funding over 20 loans per month working for one of the largest lenders in America.
Becoming a call center loan officer aka consumer direct - is a solid place for a newly listened mortgage professional to start their career and can also be a solid opportunity for a lifelong career. Tune in to hear about Kyle’s experiences as being a consumer direct loan officer.
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Jun 3, 2022 • 41min
Episode 233: What To Do When You Identity Is Stolen
In the state of Florida, a consumer is twice a likely to get their identity stolen than be in a car accident. We can only guess about the other states. ID theft if the fastest growing crime in America.
There are measures you can take to prevent it, but there are also steps you need to take when you recognize you’re a victim.
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May 31, 2022 • 50min
Episode 232: The Art Of Cold Calling
Making outbound sales calls is essential to the success of any business. Loan officers, Realtors, financial advisors, sales reps and entrepreneurs and the like - this episode is dedicated to you.
You can change your life by embracing and dominating cold calling - by making it an art form.
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May 27, 2022 • 42min
Episode 231: An Interview With A Mortgage Trainer
Kyle Johnson is a Sales Trainer with New American Funding.
He stared his career as a call center mortgage loan originator. Today, he spends his work week training the future of the mortgage industry.
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May 24, 2022 • 40min
Episode 230: The Future Of Housing In America
In this episode, D.O. gives his perspective on current housing trends and how things will pan out in the future. From short-term rentals and housing inventory, to hedge funds and home values.
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May 20, 2022 • 34min
Episode 229: How to Avoid Credit Repair Scams
When it comes to credit reports please know there’s no such things as a quick fix. If someone is asking for money upfront or are guaranteeing results, you should be alarmed.
There are many fraudsters and pretenders in the credit repair space. D.O. interviews Consumer Protection Attorney and college professor Jared Lee. They discuss the difference between correcting erroneous mistakes on a consumer credit report vs fraudulently claiming an item reported as not yours.
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May 17, 2022 • 30min
Episode 228: What It Takes To Make It
D.O. takes off the gloves and gets real when it comes to setting yourself apart from the competition. From hiring and interview best practices, to your mindset and mentality - to tips, tricks and tactics on how you become extra-ordinary at your profession.
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May 13, 2022 • 29min
Episode 227: All About Ribbon
In today’s crazy housing market - homebuyers, home sellers, the Realtors that represent them and the lenders who support. They need every tool in their tool belt to stay hyper competitive.
In some markets, a Ribbon cash offer is the answer. D.O. reconnects with an old friend from early in his mortgage career Chris Crosby, a business development manager who is now spreading the good word of Ribbon throughout the country.
Like many service, there is a catch. However, “the catch may just be worth it. Learn how and why Ribbon makes sense for you as a buyer, Realtor or LO.
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May 10, 2022 • 34min
Episode 226: The Truth About Debt Consolidation Loans
They may not be for all, but a cash out refinance originated for the purpose of consolidating consumer debt can be life changing. A homeowner’s equity is usually their largest asset. However, if not tapped into, their equity can also be their biggest wasted asset.
Tune into hear how and why debt consolidation loans can set someone up for finical freedom.
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