Jason Nichols

Closing More with mortgageQ

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

Closing More with mortgageQ is the podcast built for today’s competitive mortgage world — where speed, accuracy, and opportunity can make or break your month. Hosted by the team behind mortgageQ AI, this show delivers actionable strategies, insider tips, and market insights designed to help Loan Officers, TPO lenders, and their teams generate more business, uncover new opportunities, and close more deals. Whether you’re navigating the latest government-backed mortgage updates or exploring creative Non-QM solutions, we go beyond surface-level news. Each episode unpacks real-world scenarios, int...

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Jason Nichols

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From 1.4% to 8.3%: Non-QM’s Rise as Refinances Return! 09.10.2025 5:27

What does today’s market mix mean for originators? Refis surged to 26% of all loans as rates dipped, purchases cooled by 10% but remain stronger than last year, and non-QM lending hit an all-time high. Jason and Sarah explain how loan officers can pivot, diversify, and win in a shifting market.

Are Non-QM Loans a Stable Option for Loan Originators? 01.10.2025 6:46

Are non-QM loans a stable lane for originators, or are they just another cycle patch? Host, Jason, and Co-host, Sarah of the Mortgage Q podcast, break down borrower scenarios, lender flexibility, and why diversification matters in today’s purchase market.

Why Every Loan Officer Deserves a Loan Officer? 25.09.2025 6:32

If you’ve ever thought “we’ll try AI when it gets better,” this one’s for you. Jason and Sarah cut through the hype and show how an AI partner actually helps a loan officer think faster on live calls: what to say first, what could kill the deal, and 2–3 plain-English paths (with simple payment comps). We walk a 1099 borrower scenario (light credit, condo) and demo prompts that yield talking points...

One Out of 20 Mortgages Are Non-QM — And Why That Number Will Grow! 12.09.2025 5:37

In Episode 3 of The Mortgage Q Podcast, Jason and Sarah break down why non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lending is no longer a niche product but one of the fastest-growing areas in the mortgage space. From freelancers and retirees to investors and foreign nationals, more borrowers are turning to non-QM solutions that don’t fit Fannie or Freddie’s traditional box. For loan officers, brokers, and ban...

Cracking Self-Employed Mortgages with AI (Without losing the human touch) 03.09.2025 7:03

Self-employed and 1099 files aren’t “hard”, they’re messy. In Episode 2, Jason and Sarah show how AI-assisted intake turns scattered bank statements and tax returns into a defensible income view: fast, while keeping underwriters in control. We cover what’s changed in the borrower landscape, the four real wins of document-intelligence, why “99% accuracy” still isn’t good enough, and the practical i...

The Rise Of Non-QM Lending: What Mortgage Professionals Need To Know 25.08.2025 6:45

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Closing More with mortgageQ, where I delve into the evolving world of mortgages. In this episode, I explore the rise of non-QM lending, a pivotal shift in the mortgage landscape. Non-qualified mortgages are gaining traction, now accounting for 8% of all mortgage rate locks. These loans cater to self-employed individuals, freelancers, and others who don't fit the...