Million Dollar Mortgage Experience

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134

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Oct 2026

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As the number of self-employed borrowers sky-rockets, the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience is here to make sure you have the skills, mindset, and ideas required to crush it in the Jumbo - Super Jumbo Non-QM market. Are you ready? This podcast is meant for mortgage professionals only. Visit our website at www.FundLoans.com

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October 27, 2026Episode 13458 min

Leaders of the Future: Lucas O'Rourke (Ep. #134)

In this series on future leaders in business, Jon Maddux is talking to young people about what they are facing today in a rapidly changing world. In the second episode of this series, Jon speaks with Lucas O'Rourke, who graduated from Gonzaga University and now works as an account executive at FundLoans.In episode #134 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Lucas discuss:- Attending college during Covid- The future of non-QM- How to face the fear of rejection- Book recommendations- AI- Advice for high school and college students- College vs. trade schoolLearn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-productsPrice a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

September 3, 2026Episode 13345 min

Next Generation Leaders: Joey Camarena (Ep. #133)

In this series on future leaders in business, Jon Maddux is talking to young people about what they are facing today in a rapidly changing world. We're starting off with Joey Camarena, who is a senior at the University of Utah majoring in Finance. In episode #133 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Joey discuss studying abroad in Spain, interning at Crow Holdings (a company with $35 billion under management), College vs. the real world, AI, advice for high school and college students, and college vs. trade school.Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-productsPrice a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

October 28, 2025Episode 13257 min

San Diego's Santacon Founder: Liv Johnson (Ep. #132)

Liv is the founder of Almost Nakey, an event production company based in San Diego. In episode #132 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Liv discuss starting businesses at a young age (Almost Nakey was originally a bikini company), selling in high school and college, building Santacon (in San Diego), working with a team of 600 people for day-of crew, working towards your dream, transcendental meditation (Liv’s Aunt taught the Beatles this), eliminating stress, using AI in today’s world, Bebemos Tequila, and experiencing travel. Learn about Liv at @livnakey or her company Almost Nakey at almostnakey.com or @almostnakey. Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

October 21, 2025Episode 13133 min

Starting a Tortilla Chip Company: Rochelle Drumm (Ep. #131)

Rochelle Drumm is the founder of Chipz Happen, a tortilla chip company based in San Diego, CA. This is part 3 of 4 of the entrepreneur series. In episode #131 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Rocelle discuss starting a chip company from the ground up, being in competition with Frito Lay, focusing on creating a healthy alternative with many flavor options, all while keeping in mind dietary issues, challenges and developing thick skin, fostering partnerships, standing out from competitors, and Bebemos Tequila.Learn about Chipz Happen at chipzhappen.com.Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-productsPrice a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

October 14, 2025Episode 1301 hr 0 min

Bartender Turned Liquor Entrepreneur: Michael Bolmey (Ep. #130)

Michael Bolmey is the founder of Hugo Cognac. He helped build Screwball whiskey from the beginning. This is part 3 of 4 of the entrepreneur series. In episode #130 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Michael discuss getting started in liquor business, starting Screwball Whiskey (a peanut butter whiskey), entrepreneur stories/lessons/challenges, the similarities of cognac and tequila, selecting business partners, the difference between being interested, committed, and obsessed, benefits of travel, methods to calm yourself, and Bebemos Tequila. Learn about Michael’s cognac at https://www.hugocognac.com/ Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

October 7, 2025Episode 12950 min

The Power of Perseverance: Greg Reid (Ep. #129)

Greg Reid is an author, entrepreneur, event producer, and filmmaker. He is the founder of Secret Knock and Credible Source and has received numerous awards including recognition from Forbes and the White House. Greg has inspired millions of people to take personal responsibility to step into the potential of their greatness. He is the producer of the Oscar-qualified film, Wish Man, based on the creator of the Make A Wish Foundation. This is part 1 of 4 of the entrepreneur series. In episode #129 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Greg discuss Greg's companies (Secret Knock and Credible Source), publishing books with a ghost writer, being honored by the white house, habits for success, creating a mindset for success, and Bebemos Tequila. Connect with Greg on Instagram @gregsreid or his website http://gregreid.com/. Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

December 17, 2024Episode 12844 min

Luxury Lending Strategies: Skooter Leon (Ep. #128)

Ubaldo V. Leon III, known as "Skooter," is a Branch Manager at CrossCountry Mortgage. He is a Top 1% Mortgage Professional in the Nation, recognized for delivering superior mortgage solutions. In episode #128 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Skooter discuss Skooter's start in the industry, working with realtors on Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing, how to earn a reputation as a trusted advisor, benefits of non-QM loans, closing a $7.5M loan with FundLoans, his biggest challenge (hint: educating), maintaining a good work-life balance, world travel, and raising kids. Connect with Skooter on Instagram @skooterleon.Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

August 28, 202446 min

Strategies to Build a Mortgage Powerhouse: Thuan Nguyen (Ep. #127)

Thuan Nguyen is the CEO of Loan Factory, one of the fastest growing mortgage brokerages in the country with over 1,100 loan officers. He closed 11,000 loans in 2020 and 2021 by prioritizing service and efficiency. In episode #127 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Thuan discuss moving to the US without knowing any English and eventually starting a business, Loan Factory’s business model, adapting to the market downturn by shifting focus from refinances to purchases, strategies for maximizing loan production and navigating market changes, and non-QM loans. Connect with Thuan by searching for “Loan Factory” online. Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

August 15, 20241 hr 7 min

Originators Go Here to Put Their Career in High Gear: LaDonna Lockard (Ep. #126)

LaDonna is the CEO of Maximum Acceleration, the premier provider of mortgage education where originators go to put their career in high gear. Maximum Acceleration is a cutting-edge NMLS-approved provider of mortgage continuing education. Their mission is to provide the highest quality education at the most affordable prices. In episode #126 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and LaDonna discuss how LaDonna found her way to leading a continued education company, topics and takeaways from Maximum Acceleration courses, how brokers can excel in today’s market, non-QM loans, and meditation & wellness. Connect with Ladonna on maxclass.com or instagram.com/maximumacceleration/ Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team

June 28, 2024Episode 1251 hr 16 min

The Best Loans for Business Owners and Investors: Alejandro Szita (Ep. #125)

Alejandro Szita has been involved with real estate and loans since 2006. He specializes in serving artists and entrepreneurs as he expertly maneuvers the ins and outs of mortgages for self-employed borrowers. In episode #125 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Alejandro discuss working with self-employed clients, how P&L loans can be a game changer, why Alejandro chooses FundLoans for non-QM, DSCR for business owners and investors, asset-based loans, working with artists, and how brokers can excel in today’s market. Connect with Alejandro on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alejandroszita) or his website prosperity-lending.com Learn about FundLoans mortgage programs: FundLoans.com/loan-products Price a loan: fundloans.com/quick-pricer2 Talk with an Account Executive: fundloans.com/our-team