Inside the Journey of Chris Hardiman: Building a $400 Million Mortgage Empire | Ep. 639

Inside the Journey of Chris Hardiman: Building a $400 Million Mortgage Empire | Ep. 639

From The Loan Officer Podcast by Dustin Owen

June 29, 2026 · 1h 11m · Episode 668

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Chris Hardiman shares his unconventional journey to building a successful mortgage business and insights on achieving rapid growth.

In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen welcomes Chris Hardiman, the co-founder of Fusion Home Loans, for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable and unconventional career path. Chris opens up about his unique journey, which began in the world of private equity and later led him into the burgeoning cannabis industry, before ultimately finding his calling in the mortgage business. Despite having no prior experience in the mortgage industry, Chris entered the field in 2018 and quickly distinguished himself as a top producer, funding an impressive $40 million annually within just a few years. Chris goes on to share how his entrepreneurial spirit and drive led him to co-found Fusion Home Loans, a company that has rapidly grown and is now projected to reach $400 million in annual loan volume. Throughout the episode, Chris provides valuable insights into the key factors that have contributed to his and Fusion’s success, emphasizing the importance of a relentless work ethic, deep knowledge of lending guidelines, and the cultivation of strong, trust-based relationships with realtors and referral partners. The conversation also delves into Fusion Home Loans’…

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Organizations: Fusion Home Loans, cannabis industry, private equity

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