{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Non-Del Influencers","title":"Episode 55: How Product Knowledge Builds Trust in Any Mortgage Market with Kyle Blondin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1750,"description":"What does it take to become a trusted solution provider in today's mortgage market? In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Kyle Blondin, Director of Origination at Optimal Lending, to discuss why understanding the entire lending process, knowing your products, and building strong client relationships are essential for long-term success.\nKyle shares how his journey from the wholesale side of the business into correspondent lending has given him a greater appreciation for the complexity of mortgage operations. From pricing and margins to risk management and loan delivery, he explains why seeing the \"big picture\" has changed the way he approaches every borrower and business partner.\nThe conversation also explores the importance of evaluating every loan with common sense, staying engaged throughout the process, and having the confidence to admit when you don't know an answer. Kyle explains why credibility comes from finding the right solution—not simply giving the fastest response—and why today's mortgage professionals must be experts in the products they offer.\n3 key takeaways from Matt's conversation with Kyle Blondin\n1️⃣ Know the Entire Process: Understanding how loans move from origination to funding helps mortgage professionals make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and better serve their clients.\n2️⃣ Be a Solution Provider: Success isn't about taking orders—it's about knowing your products, evaluating every borrower's situation carefully, and recommending the best path forward.\n3️⃣ Credibility Comes from Honesty: If you don't know an answer, say so. Taking the time to research and provide accurate information builds trust and creates long-term client relationships.\nConnect with Kyle Blondin\nhttps://optlending.com/\nAbout the Non-Del Influencers Podcast:\nOur mission is to provide you with invaluable resources and educational insights, equipping you, your team, and your business partners with the best...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zUCwzh2eT8yiGuTo3Yxw8NT5-r8mv0EGq8T29YhWYj4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMzQw/MzBmYjA0M2RlYzI1/OWU5ZjJhNmY2Y2Y5/NDAzNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}