The Loan Officer Podcast
This show makes the boring FUN! Imagine if Joe Rogan and Dave Ramsey had a baby. That’s this show! These guys teach the sh*t they don’t teach in school. Their goal is to simplify topics that range from personal finance, purchasing real estate & obtaining home loans to being a successful mortgage originator, running a business and finding success as a sales professional.
The mission is simple; to invite you into the room where it happens. They strive to teach you how to create opportunities even when it can be a struggle to get your foot in the door. While there is a lot of content geared specifically towards mortgage professionals, the majority of the episodes will resonate will all audience members. (Not just mortgage lenders!)
D.O. (Dustin Owen) is the creator & host. He is a 20+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, a real estate investor, business coach and angel investor. J.C. (John Coleman) is the co-host / producer of the show. J.C. has 15+ years’ experience as an Emmy Award-Winning Content Creator & Marketer.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 575
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
5 Realtor Workshop Topics EVERY Loan Officer Should Teach | Ep. 573
D.O. tackles one of the most common challenges loan originators face: what to teach at Realtor events. D.O. breaks down actionable class topics, from getting more offers accepted and creating invento…
Trigger Leads 2.0: The Truth Behind New Legislation | Ep. 572
D.O. broadcasts live from the Louisiana Mortgage Bankers Association event in Baton Rouge, diving deep into the ever-evolving topic of trigger leads. Despite recent legislative wins against trigger l…
Lessons from a Third-Generation Mortgage Banker | Ep. 571
D.O. sits down with Kate deKay, CEO of Eustis Mortgage, for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Kate—who bought the company originally founded by her grandfather—shares her journey from summer …
The Loan Officer Who Sold Everything | Ep. 570
D.O. sits down with top mortgage producer and TLOP coach Brian Kimball, aka Coach BK, for an inspiring and candid interview. BK’s journey will resonate whether you’re a mortgage professional, entrepr…
Secrets from 5 Top Mortgage Coaches | Ep. 569
D.O. breaks down actionable takeaways for loan officers and mortgage professionals at any stage in their career. Discover how these coaches achieved success (with some funding over 400 units a year!)…
How to Build a $50MM+ Mortgage Business From Scratch | Ep. 568
D.O. sits down with industry standout Gwen Swain for an inspiring conversation as part of the Top Producers series. Gwen shares her remarkable transition from being a fitness instructor and stay-at-h…
What the Fannie & Freddie IPO Really Means for the Housing Market | Ep. 567
D.O. deep dives into the proposed privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, offering a balanced look at why this move is being considered, what it could mean for mortgage rates and access to credi…
How to Become a Top 1% Mortgage Loan Originator | Ep. 566
Join D.O. as he interviews Ross Woods, one of the mortgage industry's elite performers. Broadcasting from Chicago, Ross shares his journey from small-town Missouri and humble beginnings in the title …
11 Steps to Success EVERY Loan Officer Needs to Embrace | Ep. 565
D.O. breaks down the "11 Steps" every loan officer needs to bounce back, level up, or launch their business strong. D.O. shares actionable strategies pulled straight from his top-performing originato…
The Loan Depot Scandal & BIG Changes for 2025 | Ep. 564
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…
What Account Executives REALLY Do in the Mortgage Industry | Ep. 563
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…
The Truth About Override Compensation in Mortgage Sales | Ep. 562
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 …
Top 5 Questions from Loan Officers in 2025 | Ep. 561
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, …
The Secret Perks of Being a Credit Union Loan Officer | Ep. 560
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 …
The Truth About Realtor & Loan Officer Kickbacks | Ep. 559
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…
2025 Mid-Year Mortgage Market Deep Dive | Ep. 558
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…
The Mortgage Nerd Reveals Her Path to Success | Ep. 557
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…
How Cindy Ertman Became a Mortgage Industry Legend | Ep. 556
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 …
FHA Borrowers Can Get $13,000 | Ep. 555
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…
How to Find Mortgage Leads Online | Ep. 554
D.O. welcomes powerhouse guest Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Berman Media PD and creator of "Beyond the Method." Broadcasting live from the Mastermind Summit 2025 in Las Vegas, D.O. and Michelle …