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Gene Lugat is Jake's next guest on Keys to the Market
- By: MBA/MW Staff
- On: 07/06/2026 10:45:03
- In: News

In this episode of Keys to the Market, Jake Ryon sits down with Gene Lugat of PrimeLending for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the evolution of the mortgage industry. With more than 40 years in the business, Gene shares lessons from his early days as a loan officer, the mentors who shaped his career, and why relationship-building, industry involvement, and advocacy remain just as important today as ever. From navigating market changes to encouraging the next generation of mortgage professionals to get involved, Gene offers valuable perspective for anyone working in or connected to mortgage banking. Watch the full interview to hear his insights and his call to “lead from the front.”
Hosted By: Jake Ryon, Sales Manager, NMLS #993471 at SWBC Mortgage
Guest: Gene Lugat, Executive Vice President, PrimeLending
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