E668 - Inside the Journey of Chris Hardiman: Building a $400 Million Mortgage Empire | Ep. 639
Published: June 29, 2026
Duration: 1:10:31
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.
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