Episode 41: So You Want To Be A Loan Officer?

A Loan Officer has unlimited income potential. Think you have what it takes to be a Mortgage Loan Originator? Tune in as Dustin breaks down what it takes to enter and become successful in the business – from your ability to communicate to your attention to detail.
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This podcast is designed to educate, motivate, entertain and inspire all. Don’t let the name fool you - this is everything you should have learned in high school but were never taught. While there are episodes geared specifically towards mortgage professionals – the overall content will encapsulate the world of personal finance, career advice, sales training, business mentorship, paying off debt, increasing your credit score and much more.

Whether you’re a loan officer looking for training, career advice, a graduate looking to pay off debt or a C-Level executive looking to expand your business - this podcast has something for you.

So tune in, like, subscribe and share. By the way, we love your feedback – hit us up LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

ABOUT THE HOST
Dustin Owen is a certified mortgage banker and a 15+ year veteran of the mortgage industry – who started his career as a loan officer – and now helps run one of the largest regions for Waterstone Mortgage. In addition to working as a mortgage professional, Dustin also owns a real estate investment company and is a venture capitalist.

John Coleman is an Emmy award-wining content creator and producer with over 12 years of experience in digital media, social media and marketing. JC has collaborated with the largest brands in the world of sports and entertainment including, EA SPORTS, NFL, NBA, NHL, FIFA, Xbox, PlayStation and Nike.

[whitestone]

Your videos have helped me reach over $180, 000 in trading by age 23! Thanks and Keep the videos coming. 👍🏽

[alnpurcy]

Loved the video.
Gonna start and apprentice while working on my exit strategy of the military.

[thee.m.c.broker]

How can I go from episode 1 through all your podcasts in order? Also, can I get email alerts as new podcasts are available? Thanks D.O.!

[dannyguzmanjr]

What "ground school" and "flight school" are you referring to exactly?

[jscott]

Next week my course for my MLO starts and I can't wait to become the human sponge. Great content BTW!

[daricklilleygirl]

Helping, educating and organization are up my alley. I just have to overcome being a introvert so I can self promote.

[szvetlana]

Hello Dustin, thank you for this video! I’m in the beginning of my MLO journey and had some fears about my personality not be what the industry expects but I recognised myself in the example of the lady (or gentleman) whose strength was the technical part. I’m extremely thorough, not error prone, quiet but sincere and your video helped me shape a vision for myself as a mortgage professional. I’m not a gregarious character but I connect and build trust in a slower, quieter manner. I’m passionate about helping people, talking about personal finances etc. What you said about sticking with it for 2 years will help me so much when I hit a rough patch 🙏🙏🙏

[jonpuente]

In NC, just passed my NMLS yesterday. I’m really excited because I was a finance manager at a dealership, and it hit home when you said “I was selling stuff to people that wouldn’t otherwise buy it”. Now I will be able to teach and help people that do want what I offer! Now I have to deliver 🔥🔥

[MariaMartinez-jcqx]

I am Maria Martinez, from Las Vegas Nevada.

[jasonperez]

This episode is super helpful - thanks, guys. I’m transitioning into this career field now. I’m currently working on getting an MLO license in California - so there are two of us who listen to your podcast! Thanks again.

[monicawilliams]

This was soooo informative. My friend just sent this to me because I told her I wanted to switch from being an Underwriter to a LO. I just started my course work to obtain my NMLS & wanted as much info as possible regarding the transition. This video gave me exactly what I needed. Thanks again!

[BubbT]

Great info!! New sub. I check all the boxes personality-wise. Only thing I have a hard time with is working outside business hours- if anyone has input on this/ working weekends nights, how necessary is it in this profession??

[Officialerikledezma]

I’m 24 & just got licensed / started working with a mortgage broker 2 months ago. I was a real estate for 2 1/2 years prior to that & I feel like that gave me a super advantage in the mortgage industry. Great content!

[Liliana]

I am currently working with a lending company as a LO Assistant, going to take the step to study for my LO license. This video is just motivating me that much more! Thank you!

[priscillastinnett]

Seriously, just noticed this was 3 years ago. 🤩 Love

[KrissssmichelleonIG]

Hii! I’m 18 and I will be taking the exam soon to get my license. I graduated highschool with a medical degree and most of my experience working is costumer service and working in a warehouse. How would I land a job without having much experience in the industry?

[rachelabreu]

Loved the podcast. Have been doing customer service and sales for 10+ years & everything you describes seems to be a great fit for who I am. How would you recommend someone find a coach? I’m in Orlando. Would you suggest going directly to locations and speaking with someone?

[JustVan]

I work for Leverage Capital as a Loan Officer, based in Newark NJ but we provide lending nationwide. This series is my work after work! In my 3rd month now absolutely crushing it.
I'd like to emphasize how sales skills, tonality, verbosity and ability to demonstrate legitimacy of your company (not being a largely known private lender) is crucial to building rapport! Confidence and creative thinking are super important to moving deals through the pipeline.

Thank you guys!

[alexalcala]

I'm just looking for a job opening or company, kinda hard to find a company to sponsor you when your background is in General Labor if there are any tips man that would be helpful

[keithclark]

Thank you for the video. Don't plan on trying to get into being a loan officer for home. I used to sell real estate and have for years experience and have been a retail manager the past 16 years, maybe that will help.