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 eventu…

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 …

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…

Alex Sonkin is the Founder of Virtual Family Office Hub as well as The Due Diligence Project, which is a revolutionary platform and a community of elite CPA firms, law firms, family offices, and best-in-class specialty firms. In episode #124 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Alex discuss his companies - Virtual Family Office Hub an…

Bryce and Brant Aberg are Vice Chairmen at Cushman & Wakefield. Brant oversees institutional leasing throughout San Diego county for over 20 million square feet and Bryce co-leads the west coast capital markets for Cushman & Wakefield. In episode #123 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon, Bryce, and Brant discuss their career paths gettin…

Eric and Anthony Karnezis are entrepreneurs, thrill-seekers, and philanthropists. Eric shares his life experiences through memoirs and podcasts, hoping to inspire others to persevere through challenges and find their purpose. In episode #122 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon, Eric, and Anthony discuss growing up with parents who were a…

David Cook is a multi-platinum producer, mix engineer, and songwriter based in California and Colorado. He played guitar and sang vocals for a band named “My Favorite Highway,” which signed a major labor record deal with Virgin Records. Since then, he has worked with Kanye West, Tate McRae, and Phil Wickham. In episode #121 of the Million Dollar Mo…

Preston Caffrey is President of Ocean Equity Solutions, a mortgage brokerage in San Diego as well as the co-founder of We Drink Tequila. During episode #120 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Preston discuss Preston’s path from tie salesman to successful mortgage broker, originating 67 loans in one month during COVID, the benefits o…

Andy Dane Carter is a real estate expert, investment strategist, author, and keynote speaker. During episode #119 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Andy discuss Andy’s transition from a real estate investor to agent, how Andy built a real estate empire in Long Beach using social media, YouTube, and print marketing, selling luxury h…

Eric Morgenson is the Vice President of Business Development at Angel Oak. For the past 30 years he’s built a successful career in real estate, sub-prime and non-QM alternative mortgage solutions. He’s one of the top producers of non-QM loans in the country. During episode #118 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Eric discuss: How to…

Kimberly Koll is a seasoned real estate professional based in San Diego and the founder of Heritage Homes. During episode #117 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Kimberly discuss Kimberly’s inspiration to start a real estate career, Heritage Homes (her firm), the NAR settlement, the San Diego luxury market, niches (specifically Kim …

Paul “The Ultimate” Vaden is a former professional boxer with a record of 29 and 3 who held the IBF light middleweight title in 1995. Paul remains the only native San Diegan to grow up to be a professional boxer. Today Paul is a motivational speaker, mentor, consultant and author. During episode #116 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon a…

Chris and Aleyna Groves are the CEO and COO of Groves Capital, a residential and commercial lender based in San Diego, CA. During episode #115 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon, Chris, and Aleyna discuss running a company together, the secrets to being a successful entrepreneur, the importance of non-QM loans, how to use social media t…

Juan Munoz is a realtor and mortgage broker at First Choice Home Team. He’s bilingual and used to work in the private banking world. During episode #114 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Juan discuss Juan’s career path, advantages of working as both a realtor and broker, the benefits of non-QM loans (especially bank statement 2nd m…

Jordan Nutter is a loan officer at NFM Lending and the co-founder of their social media influencer program, called the Creator Collective. She’s gained over 250,000 TikTok followers and she’s embarking on a nationwide RV tour to teach financial literacy to the masses. During episode #113 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Jordan dis…

Logan Mohtashami is a lead analyst for HousingWire and is a regular contributor on their podcast. Logan deciphers complex economic data and translates it into understandable, actionable insights. His passion for data and economics, coupled with his years of direct lending experience, provides industry professionals with critical insights into the e…

Troy Fontana has transformed thousands of lives over the past 20 years. Troy's unique coaching approach is tailor-made for those genuinely committed to mastering their lives. His company, Elite Coaching Systems, helps people tap into their inner superpowers and achieve lasting change. He’s the go-to expert for entrepreneurs looking to skyrocket the…

As President of C2 Financial, David leads a team dedicated to maximizing the value C2 Financial offers loan officers who provide their clients and borrowers superior solutions on a platform that empowers them to be a full-service real estate and financial resource. David oversees all company verticals with a vision to continue industry innovation a…

Jimmy Langley is a man of many talents. From a small town in Northern California, Jimmy dealt with lots of adversity growing up, which made him who he is today. Jimmy is the Founder and Managing Partner of LDG Commercial Real Estate, a boutique firm that focuses on the representation of office, industrial, and retail tenants in the leasing or acqui…

Dale Vermillion is an industry-leading trainer, speaker and consultant. He started Mortgage Champions in 1995 and has trained over 1 million mortgage professionals and 600 lenders. Dale’s compiled the best practices of the nation’s top performers into a practical and proven approach, which has helped countless individuals build lasting relationship…

Logan Mohtashami is a renowned expert in the mortgage and housing ecosystem, recognized for his insightful analysis and commentary on the U.S. economy and real estate market. Mohtashami is a lead analyst for HousingWire and is a regular contributor on the HousingWire Daily podcast. With a background spanning over two decades in the mortgage industr…

Courtney Costello is one of San Diego's top real estate agents, a member of the Oppenheim Group, and she was featured on the Netflix show, "Selling the OC." With an extensive background in leasing, interior design, and high-end retail sales, Courtney’s curated valuable skills that she uses in negotiations, marketing, and educating clients.During ep…

Dr. Jason Phan is a Naturopathic doctor passionate about alternative medicine, athletic performance, and helping people reach their goals. He started LIVV Natural to offer services like IV nutritional therapy, regenerative injections, hormone replacement therapy, and pain management.During episode #105 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon…

Joshua Sternberg started Sternberg Law Group in 2009. He’s helped thousands of families avoid foreclosure and achieve financial freedom. Josh aggressively advocates for his clients, protecting them from being bullied by big bank antics or predatory lending practices. During episode #104 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Joshua disc…

Mark Dodson is the founder of Mortgage Capital Advisors, a boutique private mortgage banking firm in Atlanta that specializes in jumbo loans and helping self-employed borrowers. During episode #103 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon and Mark discuss Mark's path to becoming a broker, the importance of a good loan processor, doing 2 of El…

Mike Moser is a Partner at Retail Insite, a commercial real estate firm in San Diego. He brings over 35 years of experience in the retail arena, including development, site planning, retailer representation, leasing, strategic planning and sales. He has completed over $4,000,000,000 of transactions over his career.During this episode #102 of the Mi…

In episode #101 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon Maddux talks with Kyle Bucket, a retired Navy SEAL leader and soon-to-be New York Times best selling author. Since the SEALs, Kyle served as an executive of a publicly traded company and now sits on several company boards.In this episode, Jon and Kyle discuss how Kyle became a Navy Seal…

This is episode #100 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience! Jon Maddux talks with Lucee Cesena, the founder of Nobility Consulting Services which helps people turn their dream business into a reality by forming LLCs and getting businesses off the ground. Lucee shares her incredible story of fighting through all the adversity life brought to sta…

In episode #99 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Jon Maddux talks with Adam Rutz, a former Navy SEAL who is now a real estate agent, founder of Apricot Solar, and heavily involved in multiple charity foundations. In this conversation, Jon and Adam discuss why Adam joined the Navy, how intense being a part of the SEALS really is, Adam's tra…

In episode #98 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience Podcast, Jon Maddux talks with Shane Colson, an experienced account executive with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Shane specializes in wholesale non-QM mortgage sales, alternative income mortgage loans, and agency fallout. Before getting into the mortgag…

Eric Iantorno is a highly regarded and award-winning Realtor specializing in San Diego luxury homes. Eric is recognized as the #1 individual agent at Pacific Sotheby’s and annually ranks in San Diego’s top 3 individual agents by sales volume. Eric has closed some of the highest priced sales ever recorded in San Diego. During this episode, Jon and E…

John Lloyd is the President and Co-Founder of Fidelis Private Fund, a direct portfolio lender specializing in commercial and residential investment real estate loans in California. Fidelis offers investors the opportunity to invest in a pool of real estate-secured loans generating a competitive rate of return with moderate risk and reasonable liqui…

Michael McAllister is the President of Empower LO, a mortgage marketing company that equips loan officers and mortgage brokers with the technology, skills, and team that they need to get more deals using consumer direct internet lead generation tactics. During this episode of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, Michael McAllister and FundLoans …

Alejandro Szita is a mortgage broker who’s 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. During this episode #94 of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux and Alejandro Szita discus…

Daniel Shkolnik is an entrepreneur, developer, and founder & CEO of Atlas West Group — a privately held full-service development and investment firm in San Diego. Daniel’s firm specializes in transforming underutilized properties into vibrant multifamily communities. Daniel has more than a dozen years of experience in multifamily and commercial rea…

Mark Wilson, CPA is an entrepreneur and the founder of CWDL, Certified Public Accountants - a rapidly growing assurance, tax, and entrepreneurial services firm. He is the Managing Partner and is responsible for the vision and direction of the practice. CWDL is the recognized CPA firm leading the mortgage banking industry. Prior to this he founded a…

Todd Duncan is the founder and CEO of the Todd Duncan Group, the most sought-after coaching, training and events company for top mortgage and sales professionals. Todd began his career as a loan originator, financing over 5,000 transactions in 12 years. Now he teaches the power of High Trust and how to win clients for life. He has written 17 books …

In this episode #90 of The Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Masud Sarwary, CEO of Foundation Escrow. He tells his captivating story of escaping Afghanistan as a young child and eventually moving to San Diego where he went to college and started a successful career in the mortgage industry before building his E…

In this episode #89 of The Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Aron Jimenez, top producing mortgage broker at Secure Choice Lending. Aron grew up in Southern California and is a proud husband & father of two kids. He specializes in helping first-time homebuyers as well as other types of buyers with his smart appr…

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux sits down with Rocco Cortese, CEO and Co-Founder of Intersection, a full-service commercial real estate management and capital markets firm based in San Diego. Intersection oversees a portfolio of retail, office, and industrial properties, and the Capital Markets gr…

In this Episode of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis, Compass Real Estate Agents based in North County San Diego. They’ve built a strong following around their vlog-style YouTube channel where they produce videos about living in North County. They also have a podcast called …

Brandon Boyd is a social media director, marketing expert, and loan originator at Secure Choice Lending, a Riverside-based mortgage lender. Brandon has over 7 years of originating experience and a keen eye for creative marketing tactics to help his company close more loans. During this conversation, Jon and Brandon discuss how Brandon went from Cal…

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Phillip Baltazar, whose expertise is driving growth and developing affinity partnerships across direct-to-consumer mortgage platforms. He pivoted to focus on business purpose loans providing real estate financing to developers and investors. Currently, he…

Joey Roquet is a vice president and top producer at Secure Choice Lending, a Riverside-based mortgage brokerage. Joey’s been involved in the mortgage industry since age 19, and worked his way up from loan assistant to branch manager. He’s experienced every loan type, program, and scenario which allows him to help his clients reach their goals while…

Michelle Berman is an Instagram coach, speaker, and author. She created the Instagram Power Method Course specifically for realtors and loan officers to level up from the basic Instagram 101 courses. She teaches how to reach your ideal clients to generate hot leads off social media, by defining your niche audience, learning from competitors, writin…

Matthew Cox is a former mortgage broker who became a secret service most wanted con man. Sentenced to 26 years in Federal prison, he served 12.5 years and is now on parole. He avoided capture for 3 years while he was hunted by the FBI and US Marshalls, and It all started by whiting out a VOR 30-day late. In this episode, Jon Maddux and Matthew Cox …

In this episode of The Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Clinton Selfridge, a luxury real estate agent at Pacific Sotheby’s with over thirty years of experience. After working in New York City, Clinton came to the west coast and cemented himself as one of the top-rated real estate agents in San Diego County. La…

In this episode of The Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Michael Brainard, a man of many talents. Michael has his PHD and 15+ years of experience as a management consultant, senior executive, coach, manager, entrepreneur, and researcher. From professional boxer to business “rain-maker” to being the senior execu…

In this episode of The Million Dollar Mortgage Experience, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Jerilyn Shaw, a top producing mortgage broker at C2 Financial. Jerilyn got into the business around 1995 as a teenager when she started working open houses for her dad. She's since made a name for herself in the San Diego mortgage industry. During this Po…

In this episode of The Million Dollar Mortgage Experience Podcast, FundLoans CEO Jon Maddux interviews Tim Callan, financial advisor and co-founder of wealth management firm, Callan Capital. He started the company in 2007 right as the financial markets were imploding, but has since grown the firm to over $1B. During this Podcast, Jon and Tim discus…