Season 3 Episode 9 : Don’t Fear the Home Loan — First-Time Buyer Edition

This month, FirstTrust CEO Glenn Strong sits down with two special guests for a timely Halloween episode — our very own Madi Strom, who’s just starting her journey toward homeownership, and her loan officer Hunter Strong. Together, they unpack what can feel like a “scary” process for first-time buyers and prove that, with the right guidance, there’s nothing frightening about financing your first home.

From common fears around credit, work history, and rejection, to understanding pre-approvals, payments, and choosing the right loan type, Glenn and Hunter break down how education and trust turn uncertainty into confidence. Madi shares her firsthand perspective of beginning the homebuying process, while Hunter explains how he approaches every new borrower — not as a sale, but as a partnership built on honest a ...