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09/04/2026

20,000 followers… and 17 likes? 🚩

That’s when you need to look under the hood.

Mike and Dustin break down how to spot fake followers, bot accounts, and engagement that looks impressive on paper but has ZERO real value.

Here’s what to check:
👀 Look at likes vs. follower count
👀 Click into the accounts liking the post
👀 Compare followers vs. following
👀 Look for profiles that follow thousands but have almost no followers
👀 Pay attention when a massive audience produces almost no engagement

Because 20,000 followers doesn’t mean much if there’s no real audience behind them.

You can buy the number.
You can’t buy genuine influence.

And when the algorithm is learning from bots instead of real people, you’re not just wasting money. You’re potentially hurting your organic reach, too.

Want more unfiltered conversations about what actually works in the mortgage industry? Subscribe to The Loan Officer Podcast. 🎙️
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09/03/2026

🏡 25 to 35 and trying to buy a home? Your state could make ALL the difference.

Some states are giving younger buyers a much better shot at homeownership, while others are making the path a whole lot tougher.

North Dakota. South Dakota. Minnesota. Iowa. Utah. New Mexico. 👀

And then there’s Florida… Dustin’s home state… where the numbers might not tell the whole story. 👀

So where does your state rank?

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The best advice doesn’t always come from a classroom.Sometimes it comes from hearing someone who’s been in the trenches,...
09/02/2026

The best advice doesn’t always come from a classroom.

Sometimes it comes from hearing someone who’s been in the trenches, made the mistakes, figured out what works, and is willing to share it.

That’s what TLOP is all about.

Real conversations. Real strategies. Real mortgage industry insight you can actually use.

And when listeners like Raquel take the time to tell us that TLOP made an impact, that’s why we keep showing up. 🧡

If you’re serious about growing your business, sharpening your skills, and staying ahead of what’s happening in the mortgage industry, there’s a reason thousands of mortgage professionals tune in.

🎙️ Subscribe to The Loan Officer Podcast and see what you’ve been missing.

Your next great idea could be one episode away.

09/01/2026

This one is a BIG deal for anyone working with condo buyers. The rules are changing, and a limited review that used to get a deal across the finish line could now put financing at risk.

Dustin and Tom break down what’s happening with non-warrantable condos, why the industry isn’t ready for the ripple effect, and where opportunity may be hiding as we head toward 2027.

If you’re an LO, broker, lender, or real estate pro, you need to know what’s coming before it hits your pipeline.

🎙️ Subscribe to The Loan Officer Podcast for the conversations, strategies, and industry insights that keep you ahead of the curve.

Watch full episode: 657
https://youtu.be/1pATZkNDAy0?si=ci1Bif2AU0EaeyGf

🚨 Work smarter. Stop making everything harder.Here to let you know…. 🔈If your business feels like it takes more hours, m...
08/31/2026

🚨 Work smarter. Stop making everything harder.

Here to let you know…. 🔈

If your business feels like it takes more hours, more effort, and more energy just to stay in the same place, it’s probably time to rethink the way you’re working.

TLOP is built for loan officers who want better systems, sharper strategies, and a smarter way to grow without living at their desk.

🎙️ Tune into The Loan Officer Podcast for the conversations, strategies, and real-world insight.

🚀 Looking for more hands-on guidance? Reach out to TLOP about coaching.

You don’t need to work harder. You need a better way to work.

Listen. Learn. Apply. Grow.
https://tloponline.com/tlop-team

08/28/2026

A swing and a miss. 🎯

Should the federal government be trying to influence mortgage rates, or should we let the market do what the market does?

Dustin breaks down the recent attempt to move mortgage rates and asks a bigger question: Where should government involvement in homeownership actually begin and end?

There’s no shortage of opinions on this one.

👇 Where do YOU stand? Drop your take in the comments.

Want the mortgage news that actually matters to your business? Subscribe to the TLOP Loan Officer Newsletter for industry updates, market moves, and insights you can use. 📩
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🚨UNFOLLOW WARNING: They don’t teach this sh*t in school… If free strategies, real talk, better business and uncomfortabl...
08/27/2026

🚨UNFOLLOW WARNING: They don’t teach this sh*t in school…

If free strategies, real talk, better business and uncomfortable truths are your thing… then you’re in the right place!

We will keep having the conversations the industry needs, whether you’re ready or not.

Subscribe to The Loan Officer Podcast and get the FULL conversations, strategies and straight talk. Your competition might already be listening. 👀

08/26/2026

Programmatic isn’t just running ads. It’s making every channel work together.

Someone finds you through Google, visits your site, leaves without converting, and suddenly your Meta Pixel knows exactly who to put back in front of.

That’s the power of connected marketing: more touchpoints, smarter retargeting, and fewer leads slipping through the cracks.

If your marketing channels aren’t talking to each other, you’re leaving money on the table. 🔥

Watch the full conversation on TLOP and learn how to turn scattered ads into a system that actually converts.
https://youtu.be/8yTw0DxuPOA?si=_NyRbN6ZDPzLDhmL

08/25/2026

Balance isn’t about finally having everything figured out. It’s about constantly making the small adjustments that keep you grounded.

When life gets off balance, our vision gets blurry. But when we create more balance in our minds, our work, and our lives, things start coming into focus.

And what comes into focus? Purpose.

That shift in perspective can change everything.

🎙️ Hear the full conversation on The Loan Officer Podcast.

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08/24/2026

Knowing rates, products, and guidelines is only the beginning.

The goal isn’t to stay a technician who can process a couple loans a month. The real growth happens when you become the advisor: someone who can ask better questions, build relationships, create referrals, and guide clients with confidence.

You learn this business by doing. You market. You sell. You fail forward. You get better.

And eventually, you stop asking, “How do I qualify you?” and start asking, “What does homeownership look like for you?”

That shift changes everything.

🎙️ Hear the full conversation on The Loan Officer Podcast. Episode 648

Subscribe to TLOP for more real conversations, industry insights, and strategies to help you grow as a loan originator.
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