I Love Mortgage Brokering

Today, we're joined by Ben Stucker, ranked #695 in the Scotsman Guide in 2022. Ben is the Co-Founder and CEO at MortgageCS from the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania, who funded 424 files in 2021, totalling $150 million.   Ben is here to discuss misconceptions on working with financial advisors, and why he thinks it's a fantastic niche.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Ben McCabe fro...

Today, we're joined by Milos Dolibic. Milos is a Mortgage Broker from Hamilton, Ontario, who became a broker after spending 14 years doing mortgages at the bank, and funded $46 million in his first year.   Milos is here to discuss the myths of what he thought being a broker was, the thought process he went through when he decided to make the jump, and what's been the upside.   If you're looking ex...

Today, we are joined by Josh & Jacob Perez, brothers from Synergy Mortgage Group in Hamilton, Ontario. Josh is the Broker of Record for Synergy who funded $151 million in 2021, while Jacob is a Mortgage Agent and Partner at Synergy who funded $131 million in 2021, and is also one of the coaches in our 10 Loans a Month Academy.   Josh & Jacob are here to discuss how they both fund over $100...

Today, we're joined by Matt Kelly. Matt is a Mortgage Broker from St. Thomas, Ontario, who funded 17 files for $6.9 million in his first year in 2021, and already has funded 11 files for $6.7 million in 2022.   Matt is here to discuss a file that he lost, how he started doing Instagram Lives on Friday nights, and how to know when to go full-time.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker c...

Today, we're joined by Sebastian Pedreros-Roussy. Sebastian is both a realtor and mortgage broker from London, Ontario, who closed 14 loans and 10 real estate transactions in his first year.   Sebastian is here to discuss time management, how he wears both hats, and he learns how to do community events.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscribe to the "Rookie Mortgage Br...

Today, we're introducing you to Ryan Wiley. Ryan is a Mortgage Broker from Kelowna, BC, and the host of "The 12-Hour Broker" podcast, who will also be the host of this podcast starting in August. Ryan is here to discuss what he's been seeing in our industry on how other mortgage agents are being treated.   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a...

Today, we're joined by Brian Cooke, ranked #142 in the Scotsman Guide in 2022. Brian is the Vice President and a Mortgage Advisor at Sunnyhill Financial from Laguna Beach, California, who funded 784 files in 2021, totalling $287 million, with no assistants or processors.   Brian is here to discuss how he keeps it simple, his obsession over the client experience, and what drives him to be a mortgag...

Today, we're joined by Naz Yeganeh. Naz, a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy from Toronto, Ontario, moved to Canada as a single mom from Dubai to give her kids a better life.   Naz is here to discuss making the move to Canada, a file that she lost, and how brokering can be a lonely profession.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscribe to the "Rookie Mortgage Broke...

Today, we're re-joined by Ryan Wiley, for another live episode. Ryan is a Mortgage Broker from Kelowna, BC, who's also the host of "The 12-Hour Broker" podcast.   Ryan is here to discuss lead generation in a slowing market, and his plans for taking over the 10 Loans a Month Academy.   Ryan's 1st ILMB Appearance in Episode 317: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e/317-ryan-wiley/   To subscribe to...

Today, we're joined by Luke Shankula. Luke is the Founder and President of Paragon Digital Marketing Group from San Diego, California, and also the host of the "Loans On Demand" podcast, our newest show on the ILMB Podcast Network!   Luke is here to discuss helping brokers "flip the status quo" by building their business by using paid Facebook ads, what he's learned running different campaigns, wh...

Today, we're joined by Wilma Payne. Wilma, an agent at our BRX Mortgage from Edmonton, Alberta, broke our record for the fastest funding of 10 files, taking only 165 days!   Wilma is here to discuss the biggest takeaway from our training, and what led her to mortgages.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscribe to the "Rookie Mortgage Broker" podcast, available wherever y...

In this episode, I share 3 things I learned from the most efficient Mortgage Broker in America, who personally funded 1033 mortgages in 2020 with NO assistant!   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, v...

Today, we're joined by Todd Bitter, ranked #1365 in the Scotsman Guide in 2021. Todd is the Branch Vice President and a Mortgage Broker at JKS Mortgage from Scottsdale, Arizona, who funded 345 files in 2020, totalling $110 million, with over 70% being purchases.   Todd is here to discuss why he's known as the "answer your damn phone" guy, strategies to be more successful with realtors, and how he...

Today, we're joined by Chris Capangyarihan. Chris, a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy from London, Ontario, funded $8.5 million in 2021, his first full year.   Chris is here to discuss why not having a plan for your client conversation will cost you, what worked and what didn't for marketing, and how to capture as many leads from friends and family as possible.   If you're looking exclusiv...

In this episode, I share the #1 predictor of rapid success for Mortgage Brokers.   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb   If you have any questions you want me to answer, send...

Today, we're joined by Andy Harris, ranked #1184 in the Scotsman Guide in 2021. Andy is the President and Mortgage Broker at Vantage Mortgage Brokers from Lake Oswego, Oregon, who funded 330 files in 2021, totalling $116 million, making him the #1 Mortgage Broker in Oregon for the year.   Andy is here to discuss the difference between a Mortgage Broker and a Hybrid Mortgage Broker, why the mortgag...

Today, we're bringing the first half of 2022 by compiling the best RMBP episodes so far this year. Included are Tyler Stiller, Kayla Hutchinson, Rob Roper, Cleveland Harris and Zhiyang Cheng.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, subscribe to the "Rookie Mortgage Broker" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.   Episode 360 - Tyler Stiller: https://mortgagebroker.po...

In this episode, I wrap up the first half of 2022 by compiling the best episodes of 10 Loans a Month. Included are "3 Tricks for Social Media Marketing" (episode 55), "How to Business Plan Like Jeff Bezos" (episode 57), and "Why Most New Brokers Fail" (episode 65).   If you're looking exclusively for "10 Loans a Month" episodes, subscribe to the "10 Loans a Month" podcast, available wherever you g...

Today, we're bringing the first half of 2022 to a close by compiling the best ILMB episodes so far this year. Included are Ron Butler, Jim Tourloukis, Christine Buemann, Katie Gawlicki, Dave Larock and Todd Duncan.   We'll be back with a new episode next week, but in the meantime, keep crushing it Broker Nation.   Episode 349 - Ron Butler: https://mortgagebroker.podbean.com/e/349-ron-butler-5/ Epi...

Today, we're joined by Devon Melanson. Devon, a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy from Milton, Ontario, funded $5.5 million in 2021, and is on track to double that in 2022.   Devon is here to discuss why you must have an explanation for challenges on a file for underwriters, how he uses Instagram to grow his business, and why he focuses on getting realtors outside his market.   If you're lo...

Today, we're joined by Paul Campbell, Director of Mortgage Originations from Magenta, and Reaza Ali, a Broker Relations Manager from Fisgard, for another live episode. They are here to discuss how MIC's are navigating the current market changes.   Paul Campbell from Magenta: brokers@magentainvestment.ca Reaza Ali from Fisgard: Reaza. Ali@fisgard.com   The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now b...

Today, we're joined by Rob McLister. Rob is the editor of MortgageLogic.news, a weekly mortgage newsletter, who also writes for The Globe and Mail.   Rob is here to discuss interest rates and why term selection and amortization are critical, what numbers he watches, and supply and housing issues.   In today's "Ask The Expert" segment, we have Ben McCabe from Bloom Finance discussing 5 reasons they...

Today, we're joined by Matthew Cook. Matthew, a BRM with Scotia, personally underwrote over 1600 files in 2021 alone, and is here to teach us how to work better with our lender partners.   Matthew is here to discuss how to get more approvals, what the top brokers do to improve funding ratios, and why relationships are key to getting more "yeses".   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker c...

Today, we're joined by Roger Moore, ranked #839 in the Scotsman Guide in 2021. Roger is the President and Founder at Loan Pronto from Charlotte, North Carolina, who's funded 426 files in 2021, totalling $136 million, while Loan Pronto funded $1.4 billion.   Roger is here to discuss why he calls his processors "account managers", how he only hires people with no experience, and a list of things he...

Today, we're joined by Lora Behm. Lora, a graduate of our 10 Loans a Month Academy from Bowmanville, Ontario, has already funded more in the first half of 2022 than she did in all of 2021.   Lora is here to discuss how she found her first 10 files, an underwriting tip on income type, and what surprised her about being a mortgage broker.   If you're looking exclusively for rookie broker content, su...