In this episode of the Origination Boost Podcast, we sit down with Brad Turner to share a powerful story that goes far beyond the loan process. From growing up in south Georgia to building a life rooted in family, Brad opens up about adoption, legacy, and the deep meaning behind purchasing his family’s first home. 

Long journey from subprime beginnings – John Gabaldon of Waterstone Mortgage in Albuquerque started in 2004 at Wells Fargo’s sub-prime lending unit. He stumbled into the job just after college to support his young family and quickly discovered that calculating paystubs and calling borrowers felt easy compared with the manual-labor job he held at a brewery. That perspective made him fearless in the mortgage business, and his career has been a success ever since.

 In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of accountability with a loan officer who went from feeling stuck to becoming a top producer — all by leveraging the Origination Boost app. You’ll hear how consistent tracking, simple daily habits, and real-time visibility into her pipeline helped her stay focused, stay motivated, and ultimately skyrocket her production. If you’ve been searching for a practical system to level up your business, this conversation is your roadmap to becoming truly unstoppable. 

Honest reflection on the biggest mistakes and lessons learned early in your careers. We keep it authentic and relatable, with the intent of helping new LOs avoid common pitfalls while building credibility.