The Loan Officer Podcast

The POWER Behind a Successful Mortgage Career w/ Scott Batt & Ross Woods | Ep. 669

Mortgage leader Scott Batt spent three years driving nearly two hours each way to build a referral business and eventually produced 240 loans in a year. His colleague Ros

From 90-Hour Weeks to a Mortgage Career That Leaves Room for Life w/ Brian Kimball | Ep. 668

At the TLOP Unite Caribbean Takeover, Brian Campbell shares how earning $400,000 in his biggest year still left him with a life that didn’t make him happy. The income was

The Most Essential Financial Calculations Every Rental Property Investor Must Know | Ep. 41

In this episode of The D.O. Show, host Dustin Owen draws on his 20 years of mortgage industry experience to break down how to properly evaluate rental property investment

Organize Around What Technology Cannot Do: Elio Mortgage’s AI-First Approach | Ep. 667

Oren Michaely left private equity to build Elio Mortgage, raising $5 million to rethink how home loans get made. In this episode, he explains why Elio built its mortgage

Break the Mold: Build Your Mortgage Business Your Way with Rebecca Richardson | Ep. 665

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, recorded live in Nassau, Bahamas at the Unite Caribbean Takeover 2026 event, host Dustin Owen sits down with renowned mortgag

The Real Cost of Dual Licensing in Mortgage & Real Estate | Ep. 664

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen is joined by Marketing Mike and producer Karina Mojica as they engage in a lively and insightful debate abou

How Can Beginning with the End in Mind Transform Your Mortgage Career? | Ep. 663

In this special internationally recorded episode of The Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down for an in-depth interview with mortgage coach and mega producer G

The Top AI Strategies Transforming Loan Origination Today | Ep. 662

In this episode of The Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down with Shane Kidwell, a former firefighter who has successfully transitioned into a top-producing lo

The Greatest Challenges and Solutions in Housing Affordability Today | Ep. 661

In this special live episode recorded at the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals annual conference, host Dustin Owen sits down with Nathaniel Bittman for an in-

The Most Important Home Buying Tips You Need Before Your First House Tour | Ep. 40

In this episode of The D.O. Show, host Dustin Owen shares seven essential tips every home buyer should know before touring a house. He begins by discussing the importance

Are Professional Conferences Really Worth It for Loan Officers? | Ep. 660

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen and co-host Marketing Mike engage in a lively debate about the true value of professional conferences for mo

How Proper Pre-Qualification and Skilled Processors Can Save Your Mortgage Deals | Ep. 659

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down with Dionne Bass, the founder of Ask the Underwriter and a respected 30-year veteran of the mortga

Mistakes Loan Officers and Realtors Make with Hesitant Buyers | Ep. 39

In this episode of The D.O. Show, host Dustin Owen takes a deep dive into the psychology behind why many financially qualified homebuyers hesitate or freeze when it comes

Misconceptions Surrounding Mortgage Company Ownership and Branch Management | Ep. 658

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen is joined by Marketing Mike and Special K for an in-depth discussion that tackles the widespread misconcepti

Unlocking the $400 Billion Non-QM Market: The Future of Mortgage Origination | Ep. 657

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down with Tom Davis, Chief of Sales at Deephaven Mortgage, to discuss the rapidly expanding non-QM mort

Rebuilding Your Loan Pipeline: A Guide to Turning Cold Leads into Hot Opportunities | Ep. 38

In this episode of The D.O. Show, host Dustin Owen addresses a challenge that every loan officer faces at some point in their career: the anxiety and uncertainty that com

Mistakes Holding Back Mortgage Loan Originators from Real Success | Ep. 656

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen, co-host Marketing Mike, and producer Karina Mojica take a deep dive into three common habits that are holdi

Shawn Mingus’ Reimagining Balance Breaks Down the Eight Dimensions of a Purposeful Life | Ep. 655

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen welcomes Shawn Mingus, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry and

The Most Effective Strategy to Thrive in a High-Interest Mortgage Market | Ep. 37

In this episode of The D.O. Show, host Dustin Owen delivers a powerful message to loan officers everywhere: stop blaming high interest rates for slow business and start t

Understanding Housing Market Trends with Logan Mohtashami | Ep. 654

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down for an in-depth conversation with Logan Mohtashami, who serves as the lead analyst at Housing Wire