EPISODE · Sep 9, 2026 · 1H 6M
Can Realtors Be Loan Officers Too? The Truth About Dual Licensing | Cat Blackmon
from RealEstateAF Podcast · host Mark A Jones - Co-Founder of LoanBot | Sr. ML #513437
Send us Fan Mail3 HATS. 1 HUSTLE. Mortgage. Real Estate. Renovations.Cat Blackmon joins Mark Jones on RealEstateAF to break down what happens when one person has actually worked across all three sides of the transaction.Cat started as a loan officer assistant, became a Realtor, moved into mortgage origination, invested in and renovated properties, and built a business around understanding how the pieces actually fit together.We get into consistency, lead generation, investing, hard money, renovation financing, managing contractors, the $40,000 mistake that can happen on a flip—and then the conversation turns to one of the industry's hottest topics: Realtors becoming licensed loan officers.We discuss where dual licensing can genuinely benefit a consumer, where compensation models become questionable, and the difference between actually originating a mortgage versus simply sending a referral.CONNECT WITH CAT BLACKMONWebsite: CatBlackmon.comLinkedIn: Cat Blackmon on LinkedInReal Estate Profile: Cat Blackmon — Texas Edge RealtyBiggerPockets: Cathleen Blackmon on BiggerPocketsMortgage: Sr. Loan Officer | LoanPeople | NMLS #884811Real Estate: REALTOR® GRI | Texas Edge Realty | License #638326-SAPhone: (210) 870-8173Mortgage Email: [email protected] Estate Email: [email protected] ESTATE AFHosted by Mark Jones | NMLS #513437Powered by LoanBot — Smarter Mortgage MatchingCHAPTERS00:00 Getting Better Every Day00:32 Welcome to RealEstateAF01:29 Cat's Journey: LOA → Realtor → Loan Officer02:29 Three Hats: Mortgage, Real Estate & Renovations13:43 Needle-Moving Activities & Consistency18:17 Becoming a Real Estate Investor20:42 Hard Money & Flipping23:18 Renovation Lending & Today's Market29:18 Finding Deals on the MLS30:47 The 70% Rule33:58 GC vs. Managing Subcontractors36:56 Renovation Nightmares38:18 The $40,000 Mistake40:22 Flip or Wholesale?45:53 The Dual-Licensing Debate46:33 Referral Fees & Commission Splits49:25 What Real Mortgage Origination Looks Like52:17 One Point of Contact58:34 Dual Licensing From the Consumer Side1:01:17 Cat's Five-Year Vision1:02:34 Rapid Fire1:07:26 Final AdviceDISCLAIMERThis podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, real estate, mortgage, or compliance advice. Opinions are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent their affiliated companies. Discussions involving licensing, compensation, referrals, RESPA, lending, or real estate regulations are general in nature; consult the appropriate broker, lender, compliance department, regulator, or legal professional regarding your specific circumstances. Loan programs, rates, terms, and eligibility are subject to applicable lender and program guidelines. Not all applicants will qualify. Nothing in this episode constitutes a commitment to lend.#RealEstateAF #Mortgage #RealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #RenovationSupport the showRealEstateAF is Powered by LoanBot.com Host: Mark Jones | Sr. Loan Officer | NMLS# 513437 If you would like to work with Mark on your next home purchase or as a partner visit iThink Mortgage.
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Send us Fan Mail 3 HATS. 1 HUSTLE. Mortgage. Real Estate. Renovations. Cat Blackmon joins Mark Jones on RealEstateAF to break down what happens when one person has actually worked across all three sides of the transaction. Cat started as a loan officer assistant, became a Realtor, moved into mortgage origination, invested in and renovated properties, and built a business around understanding how the pieces actually fit together. We get into consistency, lead generation, investing, hard mon...
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