Unlocking the Non-Agency Market: Growth, Strategy & Opportunity with Tom Davis of Deephaven Mortgage

In this power-packed episode of the WeeklyroadMAP, Brian Hale sits down with Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven Mortgage and one of the mortgage industry's foremost experts on non-agency lending. With over 20 years of experience, Tom breaks down everything loan originators need to know to grow their business beyond the conventional lending box. Tom covers the massive and often untapped non-agency market — including Non-QM, second liens, and residential transition loans (RTLs) — and reveals the types of borrowers that agency lending simply can't serve. From self-employed professionals and residential real estate investors to homeowners sitting on significant equity, Tom explains why these underserved segments represent some of the biggest growth opportunities in today's market. You'll also hear Tom's proven strategies for becoming a subject matter expert, tapping into the top 5% of Realtors, expanding into the investor community, and leveraging second liens and home equity products to differentiate yourself and deepen your referral relationships. In this episode, you'll learn: The size and scope of the non-agency market and why it's growing How to serve self-employed borrowers, real estate investors, and home equity clients Why second liens are a must-have tool for today's market How to use non-QM to build influence with referral partners What top originators are doing right now — and what you should take away today Whether you're just getting started with non-agency or looking to sharpen your edge, this episode delivers the roadmap. 🔗 Join WeeklyroadMAP every Friday at 9:00 AM Pacific — live with industry leaders like Tom Davis.