{"podcast":{"title":"The Loan Officer Podcast","slug":"the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263","podcast_index_feed_id":1213263,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/TheLoanOfficerPodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://TheLoanOfficerPodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7106559/TLOP_Podcast_Thumbnail_2025a0mwp.png","author":"Dustin Owen","episode_count":675,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T08:19:37.209272+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263"},"episode":{"title":"Analyzing RETR’s 2026 Mortgage Report: Growth, Consolidation, & the Rise of Broker Models | Ep. 629","slug":"analyzing-retr-s-2026-mortgage-report-growth-consolidation-the-rise-of-broker-models-ep-629","published_at":"2026-05-26T15:44:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/analyzing-retr-s-2026-mortgage-report-growth-consolidation-the-rise-of-broker-models-ep-629","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263","url":"https://TheLoanOfficerPodcast.podbean.com/e/analyzing-retr-s-2026-mortgage-report-growth-consolidation-the-rise-of-broker-models-ep-629/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fntd6q4b5cbaqphu/TLOP-POD629-FINAL-20260522.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen is joined by Marketing Mike and Karina Mojica as they take a deep dive into the latest mortgage industry data sourced from RETR, focusing on trends and developments projected for early 2026. The team discusses comprehensive findings that highlight significant movement within the industry, including the notable statistic that over 10,000 loan originators have switched companies during this period. This mass migration underscores the dynamic nature of the mortgage landscape and the ongoing search for better opportunities among professionals. The analysis reveals that, among all origination channels, brokers stand out as the only segment demonstrating net positive growth in both the number of originators and overall loan volume. This trend suggests a growing preference for the broker model, possibly due to its flexibility and client-centric approach. The hosts break down the performance of major players, noting that CrossCountry Mortgage led the industry in volume gains, solidifying its position as a top destination for high-performing originators. In contrast, Rocket Mortgage experienced the largest losses in both originator count and volume, prompting a discussion about the challenges faced by larger, more traditional lenders in adapting to current market shifts. Throughout the episode, Dustin, Mike, and Karina explore the underlying factors driving these trends, such as the impact of mergers and acquisitions, evolving business models, and the increasing importance of technology and innovation in the mortgage process. They emphasize that for loan originators aiming to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment, it is crucial to align with growth-oriented companies that offer structured coaching, robust…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen is joined by Marketing Mike and Karina Mojica as they take a deep dive into the latest mortg…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3554,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/episodes/analyzing-retr-s-2026-mortgage-report-growth-consolidation-the-rise-of-broker-models-ep-629/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/analyzing-retr-s-2026-mortgage-report-growth-consolidation-the-rise-of-broker-models-ep-629.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}