[Interview] Not Your Daddy's Lender - How an 18 YEAR OLD started in the Mortgage Industry w/ Theoni Rapo
I’m so thrilled to have Theoni Rapo on today’s episode to chat all about her remarkable journey from an immigrant background to establishing herself as a revolutionary figure in mortgage banking. Theoni shares her early experiences growing up in an Albanian immigrant family, witnessing the entrepreneurial spirit of her parents, and how an unexpected opportunity while bartending led her into the world of mortgage banking.
She discusses her approach to overcoming industry norms through social media and direct consumer engagement, the importance of mindset and resilience, and her personal definition of success, and her primary aspiration to retire her parents. You’ll also hear about her specific mortgage programs and strategies beneficial for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals, highlighting her mission to empower others to achieve their homeownership dreams while also advocating for transparency and service quality in the lending process.
