{"podcast":{"title":"Lending Leadership","slug":"lending-leadership-7056247","podcast_index_feed_id":7056247,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/lending-leadership/","website_url":"https://lending-leadership.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a4c0362e-4757-49c6-a312-53891e88ff45/-pgWWzn8NanoCp6sRFcHn6_i.jpg","author":"HMA Mortgage","episode_count":92,"summary":"Welcome to Lending Leadership: the podcast designed for mortgage loan originators who are looking to elevate their careers and gain a competitive edge in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring loan officer, this podcast will have you clear to close with valuable insights, expert advice, and jaw-dropping stories from the cutting edge of the mortgage business. Lending Leadership is two powerful shows in one, alternating every week between The Mortgage Pros and The Creative Brief. In The Mortgage Pros, you’ll be guided by the three dynamic partners of HMA Mortgage—Tom Mills, Dave Holland, and Robert Fillyaw—through the real, unfiltered truth about the mortgage industry. With decades of combined experience and close to a million dollars spent on professional coaching (yes, you read that right), our hosts are ready to share their wealth of knowledge and hard-earned wisdom and maybe even reveal a few facepalm-worthy moments that loan officers will not want to miss. In The Creative Brief, we’ll take a step back from the front lines of the mortgage world and show you results-driven marketing processes that every loan officer will want to use on a daily basis.…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T16:19:52.326819+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lending-leadership-7056247"},"episode":{"title":"Surviving and Succeeding in a Hyper-Competitive Mortgage Market","slug":"surviving-and-succeeding-in-a-hyper-competitive-mortgage-market","published_at":"2026-06-03T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lending-leadership-7056247/surviving-and-succeeding-in-a-hyper-competitive-mortgage-market","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lending-leadership-7056247","url":"https://www.hmamortgage.com/lending-leadership/surviving-and-succeeding-in-a-hyper-competitive-mortgage-market","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2436ed71-4474-40b0-bfdf-27bf6fccdc2b.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros! This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s been top of mind for everyone in the mortgage world: thriving in a hyper-competitive market. Rates have been volatile, and with refis no longer falling from the sky, the mortgage landscape has been reshaped exposing weaknesses, but also creating opportunities for those willing to adapt and level up. We break down what separates the pros from the part-timers, and why some loan officers are thriving while others are struggling or exiting the industry altogether. We dug deep into our own experiences, real-world examples from our team, and specific strategies we see working right now for originators at every stage of their careers. We talk candidly about the change from a refi boom where business was easy, to today’s market where discipline, business plans, and authentic relationship-building are more important than ever. We also discuss the critical shifts in skill set needed to be successful, how to overcome reluctance (especially when it comes to picking up the phone), and the importance of emotional discipline in tough times. And yes, there are some memorable Marine Corps sayings in the mix. Here’s what we cover in this episode: Why comparing your production to 2020 or 2021 is a losing game The pitfalls of being “refi dependent” and the difference in skill sets between purchase and refi business What top originators are doing differently to have their best years ever Mindset shifts, business plans, and the power of fundamentals over quick fixes How new LOs are succeeding and why pride and complacency are dragging others down Overcoming call reluctance and embracing high-value activities The rising importance of personal branding, visibility, and content in a changing mark…","meta_description":"Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros! 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