Ep. 52 – From $0 to Top Loan Officer: Grit, Mentorship, and Homeownership Truths w/ Jay Sloan

Описание: In this episode, we sit down with Jay Sloan, a seasoned mortgage lender with over 20 years of experience helping first-time buyers, investors, and families navigate the lending world. From sleeping on a couch and making 300 cold calls a day to becoming one of the top producers in his market, Jay’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, mentorship, and people-first lending.

Beyond numbers and rates, this conversation dives into the real side of homeownership - why choosing the right lender matters, how misinformation keeps buyers stuck, and what today’s generation needs to know about building wealth through real estate.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:
➤ How Jay went from rejected interviews at 19 to breaking into the mortgage industry against the odds
➤ The mentorship lessons (and tough love) that shaped his career - and why most young professionals overlook them
➤ What first-time homebuyers really need to know about credit, student loans, and qualifying for FHA vs. conventional loans
➤ The biggest mistake people make when shopping for a lender (and how to avoid buyer’s remorse)
➤ Why owning beats renting long-term, and how house hacking can turn one property into ten

📲 Connect with Jay Sloan:
Facebook:   / jslone82  
Instagram:   / slonejay  

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