Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros
In The Mortgage Pros, you’ll be guided by the three dynamic partners of HMA Mortgage—Tom Mills, Dave
Holland, and Robert Fillyaw—through the real, unfiltered truth about the mortgage industry. With
decades of combined experience and close to a million dollars spent on professional coaching (yes,
you read that right), our hosts are ready to share their wealth of knowledge and hard-earned wisdom
and maybe even reveal a few facepalm-worthy moments that loan officers will not want to miss.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring loan officer, this podcast will have you clear to close with valuable insights, expert advice, and jaw-dropping stories from the front lines of the mortgage business.

Recent Episodes
How Top Mortgage Pros Attract Realtors and Build Lasting Partnerships
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros!
Majoring in Mortgage Loans: Rethinking Training for the Lending Industry
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The Power of Partnership: Elevating Customer Experience and Winning Together in Mortgage Appraisals
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros, where we dive deep into what makes the mortgage and lending industries truly tick.
Why Most Managers Fail at Recruiting: Building Teams Loan Officers Actually Want to Join
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros—your go-to source for real talk on leadership, recruiting, and building successful teams in the mortgage industry.
Mid-Year Mortgage Checkup: Business Planning, Accountability, and Habits for Loan Officers
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros, your go-to source for real talk about thriving in today’s mortgage industry.
What Borrowers Want Now: Future-Proofing Your Mortgage Business for 2025 and Beyond
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros—your trusted resource for mastering the ever-evolving world of mortgage lending.
Surviving the RefI Drought: How to Pivot and Thrive in Today’s Mortgage Market
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros where we tackle the real challenges, pivots, and wins in today’s mortgage industry.
Letting Go of Ego and Embracing Coaching in Mortgage Leadership
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros, where we share real talk and actionable insights for mortgage professionals, from originators just starting out to established leaders looking to sharpen their edge.
Mortgage Leadership Q&A: Tackling Tough Industry Questions from Our Listeners
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros—your go-to podcast for practical wisdom, actionable advice, and real talk on building a successful career in the mortgage industry.
Grateful Dead, AI in Mortgages, and Surviving the Market Shift
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros—your front-row seat to candid conversations about the ever-evolving mortgage industry.
From Loan Officer to Leader: What No One Tells You About Making the Leap to Management
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros—your go-to podcast for honest, unfiltered conversations about growing your mortgage career and leading at the highest level.
Refi Booms: How Mortgage Leaders Stay Ahead and Capture Opportunity
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros. In this episode, we’re diving deep into a timely and critical topic: the elusive “Refi Boom.” While it seemed like we were on the brink of a refinance surge not too long ago, rising rates have complicated things. Still, with expectations for a potential boom in the next 6–12 months, we’re unpacking what a refinance boom really means, how to prepare now, and how to capitalize when it hits.
Overcoming Objections: Turning Nos into Business Opportunities
Welcome to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros, your go-to podcast for mastering the mortgage industry and developing leadership skills. In this episode, we're talking about the art of overcoming objections in the mortgage business.
Signs You're At the Right Mortgage Company: Deciding to Stay or Leave
Welcome back to another episode of Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros.
Finding Balance: Setting Up Your Mortgage Business to Run Without You
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros! In this episode, we covered a topic that resonates with many professionals, especially those in the mortgage industry: taking a vacation without your business falling apart. Having just returned from a President's Club trip in Punta Cana, we were inspired to discuss the systems and strategies that allow you to take time off without anxiety over work obligations.
Building a Championship Team in the Mortgage Industry
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros. In this episode, we're diving into the art of building a championship team within the mortgage industry. Inspired by the Philadelphia Eagles' recent Super Bowl victory, we're drawing parallels between creating winning sports teams and leading successful mortgage teams.
Building Trust: Effective Communication Strategies for Mortgage Loan Officers
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Leadership vs. Management: Mortgage Leadership Tips and Insights from Robert Fillyaw
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Corrine Bibb on the Role of Delegation, Humor, and AI in Marketing
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Creative Brief.
Challenges and Opportunities: Lessons from the Mortgage Business with Tom Mills
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Lessons in Leadership: Dave Holland’s Journey to Success
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros, your go-to podcast for everything leadership in the mortgage industry.
Mastering Time Management: Boundaries, Balancing, and Routines for Mortgage Pros
Welcome back to Lending Leadership: The Mortgage Pros. Today, we’re diving into a topic that might seem mundane at first, but is absolutely crucial for both your professional success and personal well-being—time management. Coordinating schedules for our podcast isn't always a breeze, and managing time effectively is something we constantly grapple with.
Smart Business Planning Strategies for Mortgage Loan Originators
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Stay or Go? A Mortgage Originator’s Guide to Changing Companies
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Building the Best Mortgage Company: Lessons from Industry Veterans at HMA Mortgage
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Welcome to Lending Leadership: the podcast designed for mortgage loan originators who are looking to elevate their careers and gain a competitive edge in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring loan officer, this podcast will have you clear to close with valuable insights, expert advice, and jaw-dropping stories from the cutting edge of the mortgage business.
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