# Our Favorite Loans of 2025 — The Stories Behind the Numbers

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Podcast: [The Brutally Honest Loan Officers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brutally-honest-loan-officers-6715911)
Published: 2026-01-05T19:45:50+00:00
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## Resource

This isn’t a highlight reel of the biggest loans we closed. It’s the most meaningful ones. In this episode, Derick and Stephen share four of their favorite files from 2025 — not because of the loan size, but because of the story behind the numbers. 🎧 You’ll hear: A client denied by Rocket Mortgage… who closed in 14 days after getting a second opinion A Realtor who used a creative bank statement strategy to buy a home and avoid a $50k tax bill A 19-year-old first-time buyer who bought a condo cheaper than rent A woman who turned one paid-off rental into two cash-flowing properties without touching her investments These deals weren’t easy. But they’re the reason we do what we do. If you’re a buyer, Realtor, or just someone who loves a good story — this one’s for you.

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