{"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":"Inside Pylon Lending: How Trent Hedge Is Automating the Mortgage Industry for the Future - Part 2","slug":"inside-pylon-lending-how-trent-hedge-is-automating-the-mortgage-industry-for-the-future-part-2","published_at":"2026-06-02T18:02:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263/inside-pylon-lending-how-trent-hedge-is-automating-the-mortgage-industry-for-the-future-part-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-loan-officer-podcast-1213263","url":"https://TheLoanOfficerPodcast.podbean.com/e/inside-pylon-lending-how-trent-hedge-is-automating-the-mortgage-industry-for-the-future-part-2/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eb3usyjxktraxyv6/tlop-pod631-final-20260529.mp3","summary":"In part 2 of this engaging two-part series, host Dustin Owen sits down with Trent Hedge, the founder and CEO of Pylon Lending, for an in-depth discussion about the innovative ways his company is transforming the mortgage industry for Episode 631 of The Loan Officer Podcast. Since establishing Pylon in 2022, Hedge has successfully raised nearly $45 million in venture capital funding, which has enabled him and his team to focus on building a robust technology infrastructure designed to streamline every aspect of mortgage lending from the initial origination of loans all the way through to their delivery on the secondary market. Throughout the conversation, Hedge explains how Pylon’s platform is able to eliminate many of the inefficiencies and bottlenecks that have long plagued traditional mortgage processing, resulting in a smoother, faster, and more transparent experience for all parties involved. He also shares insights into how Pylon is able to deliver substantial pricing improvements for its customers, often in the range of 100 to 200 basis points, making home financing more affordable and accessible. Additionally, the discussion highlights how Pylon empowers loan officers by equipping them with advanced tools and resources that allow them to significantly scale their businesses without the need to hire additional staff, ultimately driving greater productivity and growth. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the future of mortgage lending and the pivotal role that technology and innovation will play in shaping the industry. 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