E646 - From Speechwriter to Mortgage Maestro: How Orlando Diaz Learned to Love Loans | Ep. 621
Published: April 28, 2026
Duration: 45:19
In this episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen sits down with Orlando Diaz, a distinguished 30-year mortgage industry veteran, current president of the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP), and owner of Metro Fund brokerage. Orlando recounts his unique professional journey, beginning as a speechwriter and real estate investor before transitioning into mortgage origination. He provides an insider’s perspective on how pivotal events like the 2008 financial crash and the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act profoundly influenced both his career trajectory and his commitment to industry advocacy.
Throughout the conversation, Orlando delves into several pr...