Non-Del Influencers Podcast

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Aug. 19, 2025

Episode Thirty: Smooth Transactions & Smart Growth with Reef Merhi

In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles sits down with Reef Merhi, Broker at Texas United Mortgage, to dive into what it really takes to succeed as a Non-Delegated Lender—especially when you're running a lean, efficient, and highly productive shop. Reef shares valuable …
Aug. 19, 2025

Episode Thirty: Smooth Transactions & Smart Growth with Reef Merhi

In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast , host Matt Coles sits down with Reef Merhi , Broker at Texas United Mortgage , to dive into what it really takes to succeed as a Non-Delegated Lender—especially when you're ...
Aug. 5, 2025

Episode Twenty-Nine: Advocacy, Leadership, and Growth: Insights from NAMB’s Valerie Saunders

In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Valerie Saunders, Chief Executive Strategist of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and accomplished business owner. Valerie brings decades of industry …
Aug. 5, 2025

Episode Twenty-Nine: Advocacy, Leadership, and Growth: Insights from NAMB’s Valerie Saunders

In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., sits down with Valerie Saunders, Chief Executive Strategist of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (N...
July 22, 2025

Episode Twenty-Eight: Delfino Aguilar of Kind Lending Shares What It Takes to Lead in TPO

In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, sits down with Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer – TPO at Kind Lending. With a sharp mind for strategy and a passion for mentorship, Delfino delivers a high-impact conversation full…
July 22, 2025

Episode Twenty-Eight: Delfino Aguilar of Kind Lending Shares What It Takes to Lead in TPO

In this episode of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, host Matt Coles, National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, sits down with Delfino Aguilar, Chief Production Officer – TPO at Kind Lending. With a sharp mind for strategy and a...

About the Host

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Matt Coles

National Sales Manager

Matt Coles is highly experienced in the mortgage lending industry, with over 15 years of dedicated service. Currently, he is the National Sales Manager at FirstFunding, Inc., leading a talented team of sales professionals. Together, they focus on creating innovative and tailored financing solutions to meet the diverse needs of their clients and partners. Beyond spearheading sales efforts, Matt is passionate about mentoring and developing his team—a commitment he cultivated in his previous role as the Regional Vice President of Sales at Plaza Home Mortgage. There, he significantly enhanced market share and revenue in two key markets across an 11-year span.

Matt is also a certified Leadership Trainer for Managers, a qualification he earned from Dale Carnegie Training. His enthusiasm for education and empowerment shines through on his online platform, #minutewithmatt, where he shares insightful content on mortgage lending and related areas. His goal is to motivate and support individuals in reaching their personal and professional goals in this dynamic industry.

In addition to his professional achievements, Matt serves as the host of the Non-Del Influencers Podcast, engaging with a wide range of topics and further solidifying his position as a thought leader within the mortgage lending community. Matt's mission is clear: to inspire and facilitate success for others in the fulfilling world of mortgage lending.