Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Loan Depot Scandal & BIG Changes for 2025 | Ep. 564
Episode 566
D.O. dives into the breaking Loan Depot class action lawsuit and its potential ripple effects across the mortgage industry. D.O. explains how LO compensation practices are under fire—drawing parallel…
Published on 3 months ago
What Account Executives REALLY Do in the Mortgage Industry | Ep. 563
Episode 565
D.O. explains the true role of Account Executives ("the plug") in the mortgage world and breaks down how AEs provide unparalleled value to brokers—not just with competitive rates, but through deal st…
Published on 3 months ago
The Truth About Override Compensation in Mortgage Sales | Ep. 562
Episode 564
Join D.O. a "spicy" episode as he dives into one of the most debated topics in the mortgage industry: override managers. Are they truly earning the extra compensation, or are they just skimming from …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Top 5 Questions from Loan Officers in 2025 | Ep. 561
Episode 563
D.O. tackles the top FAQs submitted by loan officers, listeners, and viewers while sharing practical advice and seasoned insight on topics like how to stand out when rates and fees aren’t the focus, …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Secret Perks of Being a Credit Union Loan Officer | Ep. 560
Episode 562
Join D.O. as he sits down with Peter Benjamin, President of ACUMA and one of the top experts in credit union mortgage lending. Dive deep into what sets credit unions apart in the mortgage world, why …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Truth About Realtor & Loan Officer Kickbacks | Ep. 559
Episode 561
D.O. dives into a controversial and crucial topic in the mortgage industry—how loan officers handle requests for kickbacks from real estate agents. With real world anecdotes, he breaks down the legal…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
2025 Mid-Year Mortgage Market Deep Dive | Ep. 558
Episode 560
D.O. breaks down the current state of the housing and mortgage markets, why interest rates remain stubbornly high, and the persistence of market challenges. He dives deep into the introduction of the…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Mortgage Nerd Reveals Her Path to Success | Ep. 557
Episode 559
Join D.O. as he sits down with Denise Donahue, aka The Mortgage Nerd, for a candid and inspiring interview recorded at Mastermind Summit 2025 in Las Vegas. Denise shares her powerful backstory—from f…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How Cindy Ertman Became a Mortgage Industry Legend | Ep. 556
Episode 558
D.O. sits down with mortgage industry legend Cindy Ertman to discuss her extraordinary journey from breaking into the mortgage world as a young mother to becoming one of the top 100 most influential …
Published on 4 months ago
FHA Borrowers Can Get $13,000 | Ep. 555
Episode 557
Join D.O. live from the Mastermind Summit 2025 in Las Vegas as he sits down with Mike Preito, an Air Force veteran and affordable lending expert from Attainable Housing Advocates (AHA). Discover HOPE…
Published on 4 months ago