The Loan Officer Podcast

A common question we receive from new mortgage professionals as well as homebuyers is, ‘Do lenders pay realtors?”. The resounding answer is ‘heck to the no’. D.O. discusses the relationship between real estate agents and mortgage loan originators  - as well as how the mortgage industry can support real estate professionals with their marketing efforts. This is good for anyone looking to buy a hous...

When studying struggling businesses or sales professionals, there are a handful of common traits that constantly appear - regardless of industry. D.O. addresses four of the common negative mindsets business owners and sales professionals use as a reason to why they aren’t achieving the professional success they desire. www. TLOPonline.com for more Loan Officer Training!

D.O. is joined by Brian Vieaux, the President and COO of mortgage industry FinTech company FinLocker. These two drop serious knowledge as it pertains to educating the future generation on how to live a more financially fit life. Great info for those in college, recently married or anyone looking to make a positive change in their life. Brian explains to mortgage loan originators their role as a pe...

If you just passed your NMLS, are a newly licensed loan officer and looking for employment in the mortgage industry, you need to listen to this episode. D.O. breaks down what managers look for when it comes to hiring rookie mortgage loan originators - but the principles taught can be applied universally in business. More Loan Officer Training Tips: www. TLOPonline.com!  

Inspired by his trip to Philly, D.O. shares the epiphany he had as it pertains to what history taught us about being persistent, consistent, being able to compromise and working well within a team. This is everything your American history book didn’t teach you, but should have. www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

If you’re a mortgage professional - please listen to this in it’s entirety. MAA stands the Mortgage Action Alliance. It’s free to join and takes less than three minutes. This is your opportunity to make sure your voice is heard by elected officials. Nothing changes if nothings changes. Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

After 3 1/2 years of consistently producing two episodes a week, D.O. and JC discuss their journey from not knowing anything about podcasting - to achieving over 1M downloads per year (and growing). Currently the #1 podcast for mortgage professionals and their clients, tune in and hear how podcasting may or may not be a good strategy for you and your business. Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CO...

D.O. walks homebuyers through how today’s home market compares to others in the past and gives tips, tricks and advice on how to have your offer accepted. This is great for homebuyers, realtors and anyone else who is in the housing industry. Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

Successful business operators reinvest revenue back into their company. As an MLO, it is highly suggested that 10% of your annual earnings is reinvested back into your business. For some, it all goes into marketing. For others, it all goes into coaching. And then there are those who pay for every tool offered. Our suggestions a combination of the three. Tune in to hear D.O. describe some of his fa...

Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT! D.O. interviews TLOP alumn Steve Richman on what it takes to become an effective communicator and public speaker.

D.O. explains in layman’s terms what the debt ceiling is and the negations transpiring in congress. Between the debt ceiling, banks failing and the federal reserve not agreeing on whether or not fed funds rate hikes are over - we’ve seen mortgage rates turn in the wrong direction.  Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

D.O. interviews CRM expert Maggie Reames about the importance of database management. www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

D.O. answers some of the top questions from the TLOP community.   Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

With all of the recent talk about Fannie and Freddie in the news - D.O. explains the who, what, when and how behind these institutions. Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

It starts with mindset. Down markets are a thing. If you do anything for a long enough period of time you’ll have to learn how to navigate during down times. In order to do so, you’ll need stories, reference points and a little blind faith.  Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

As an owner of a successful real estate and development company and a 20-year mortgage industry veteran, D.O. drops some serious knowledge on ways people are generating over $1 million in net worth through real estate. You can become a real estate millionaire through traditional home ownership, by fixing and flipping properties, by buying and holding houses as well as purchasing commercial real es...

D.O. and JC are inspired by a fans question as it pertains to what it takes to be recognized in the Scottsman’s Guide as a Top 1% mortgage loan originator. The guys will discuss the most basic qualifications such as units and volume - but do a deeper dive into the type of sales professional that typically earns this type of recognition. Follow the patterns and you’ll learn that the qualities and c...

Visit www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONENT! D.O. recently attended his favorite annual conference, the MBA’s National Advocacy Conference, in Washington D.C - as he and hundreds of other industry professionals were invited to speak to their local congressman and state senators. They spoke to them regarding trigger leads, LLPA changes and many more news-worthy, important industry issues. If you’re n...

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Returning TLOP guest Rocky Loguercio makes his second appearance and drops some serious knowledge on what you need to do in order to PASS the NMLS Test. www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

Founder and CEO of the next fin tech unicorn, Bryan Young with Home Lending Pal makes his second appearance on TLOP and spits serious knowledge as it pertains to closing the home ownership gap and understanding today’s homebuyer. Bryan's company utilizes the best available technologies including AI to provide value to tomorrow’s homebuyer and matches them with the best banks and lenders.  www. TLO...

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience consisting of 50+ business students from D.O.’s alma mater - UCF. Chocked full of career and life advice for men and women of all ages and walks of life.  Visit www.tloponline.com for MORE CONTENT!

D.O. sits down with Florida based Airbnb queen Stacey Conte to discuss how to become a successful real estate investor. As a recently divorced single mother, Stacey walked away from a lucrative career in medical sales in order to go full time into investing. Her properties generate over $10 million in cash flow - and she’s just getting started.  www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

In this episode, D.O. and JC discuss The Masters, upcoming events and Chat GPT. Here’s the deal folks, when it comes to AI - there’s no putting this back where it came from. Might as well get used to it and embrace it.  www. TLOPonline.com for MORE CONTENT!

David Buckles is a real estate investor with Reliant Home Offer and joins the podcast to discuss his journey into owning and running a successful real estate company. Although he’s been a licensed real estate agent since 2008, David didn’t launch his investing opportunity until 2019.  Hear how he went from struggling to close deals, to making money by flipping dirt, to now purchasing 8-10 homes a...