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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Mar 22, 2022 • 50min
Episode 212: Ten Gotcha Moments For Homebuyers, Lenders and Realtors
Whether you’re a a homebuyer, real estate agent or mortgage pro, tune in and hear D.O. discuss ten common mistakes that are made that jeopardize the financing of home purchases.
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Mar 18, 2022 • 32min
Episode 211: Delayed Financing
Turn your financed home offer into a cash offer by understanding and using delayed financing. Delayed financing won’t work for many, but does work well for those that have access to capital.
D.O. gives three examples of how he’s used it to help homebuyers win offers. Also included are ideas on how rich people can leverage their assets to become cash buyers without creating a taxable event.
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Mar 15, 2022 • 29min
Episode 210: Appraisal Gap Strategies
Appraisals are coming in under purchase price. Get over it and get used to it. Learn to find a way to yes.
Understanding these will allow you to keep the deal together so your client can close on their dream home.
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Mar 11, 2022 • 38min
Episode 209: There’s More To It Than Just Calling On Realtors
Regardless if you’ve been in the industry for one day or seven years, you’ve heard that you need to market and call on realtors for referrals. There’s more to it and Realtors aren’t then end all be all.
This episode dives into creating relationships with CPAs, divorce attorneys, other lenders, finical advisor, HR managers, business owners and your circle of influence.
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Mar 8, 2022 • 30min
Episode 208: Avoiding The Refi Trap
Chasing refi business is like playing with fire. It’s always fun until the flame goes out. A mortgage pro is someone who is an advisor and focuses on helping homeowners buy and finance their home.
Mortgage professionals with the most longevity and the greatest job security are those that work for purchased focused companies. Tune in to hear why.
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Mar 4, 2022 • 1h 18min
Episode 207: NMLS Study Strategies
If you’re an aspiring MLO or are hiring new mortgage professionals, and are currently studying for the NMLS S.A.F.E. Test, this episode is must watch. Rocky Loguercio is the man. This guy has a cult-like following through his private Facebook group, MLO Study Buddy - Let’s Pass the S.A.F.E. Exam!
Rocky (NMLS 1968760) is doing god’s work helping the future of the mortgage industry launch careers. If you’re worried about passing - watch this episode.
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Mar 1, 2022 • 30min
Episode 206: The Mortgage Market
Mortgage rates have just shot up by over 1% in just over three months. What in the hell and why?
Is it the Federal Reserve? Inflation? Maybe a combination of both? More importantly, tune in to learn about the future of the mortgage interest rate market.
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Feb 25, 2022 • 38min
Episode 205: How To Get Hired
Are you frustrated with not landing the interview? Does it bother you that no one will call you back because of a lack of experience? Are you newly licensed but feeling left out? This episode Is for you.
It’s ok to feel frustrated but don’t let it get you down. There’s a chance you’re not trying hard enough. Tune in for tips on how to make yourself more marketable to future employers and listen as D.O. shares real life examples on how employee applicants have won him over.
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Feb 22, 2022 • 45min
Episode 204: Mortgage Acronyms, Explained.
Do you speak mortgage? If not, this episode is for you. What makes a profession, a profession? When it has its own language.
Cops have it, teachers have it, pilots have it. The mortgage industry has it. If you’re a Realtor, you should learn to speak mortgage. If you have a career in the mortgage industry - you should be fluent.
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Feb 18, 2022 • 47min
Episode 203: Catching Up
After almost six weeks, JC and D.O. get a moment to catch up with each other - and you, the audience. In this episode they discuss D.O. getting Covid, keynote speaking at Waterstone Mortgage’s conference in Nashville, scripting, future episodes, past episode, plans for the website and what to expect in 2022.
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