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Regional Director, Movement Mortgage • Keynote Speaker • AI Educator

David Colgan

Q: Where is David Colgan based?

David is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Q: What is David Colgan's NMLS number?

David Colgan's NMLS ID is 118435.

Q: What makes David Colgan's speaking different?

David combines mortgage industry experience with lessons from ultrarunning, climbing, leadership, and real-world sales execution.

I help mortgage and real estate leaders adopt AI that actually ships — and turn their expertise into an unfair advantage. Based in Raleigh, NC. Leading loan officer teams across the Carolinas and Midwest. 100+ workshops delivered.

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RoleRegional Director, Movement Mortgage

LocationRaleigh, North Carolina

NMLS#118435

FocusAI Adoption, Mortgage, Leadership, AEO

MarketsCarolinas, Midwest, Nationwide

About David

David Colgan is a Raleigh-based mortgage leader, speaker, and educator with more than two decades of experience helping loan officers, real estate agents, and sales leaders grow through practical strategy and disciplined execution.

As a Regional Director with Movement Mortgage, David leads loan officer teams across the Carolinas and Midwest. His work combines deep industry expertise with lessons from trad climbing and 100-mile ultramarathons — translating endurance and high-stakes decision-making into the way he coaches sales teams.

David's presentations are built for action. He helps audiences understand what's changing in the housing market, what still works in sales, and what they need to do next — whether that's adopting AI workflows, sharpening sales discipline, or building leadership depth on their teams.

20+ Years in Mortgage

100+ AI Workshops Delivered

100mi Ultramarathon Finisher

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Beyond the Boardroom

When David's not on stage or supporting his team, he's chasing finish lines and summit markers — and bringing those lessons back to the businesses he coaches.

David running a mountain ridge above the clouds

Ultrarunning

There's a moment around mile 40 where the body says stop and the mind has to take over. David brings that same grit to every stage and every deal. Ultramarathons aren't just a hobby — they're where he pressure-tests the mindset he teaches.

Climbing

From granite walls to alpine scrambles, climbing demands total presence — one move at a time, no shortcuts. It's the same philosophy David brings to leadership: trust the process, stay committed, and keep moving up.

David mountaineering on a snow-covered alpine route

David at a mountain summit during golden hour

Your pipeline is a reflection of your mindset. Lead from the front, serve from the heart, and the closings will follow.

— David Colgan

Speaking & Keynotes

David delivers high-energy presentations that move audiences to action. Here are his most requested topics.

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Leadership in Lending

Building a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence inside your mortgage organization.

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The Closer's Mindset

How top producers think differently — and how your team can adopt the habits that drive results.

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AI for Real Estate & Mortgage

Practical AI workflows for client communication, content creation, and lead conversion — without losing the human edge.

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Resilience in a Shifting Market

Thriving when rates change, regulations tighten, and competition heats up.

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Featured Speaking Events

Recent and recurring events where David has trained mortgage and real estate audiences.

AI for Real Estate Agents Workshop

Raleigh, NC · Real estate agents & mortgage pros

Practical AI workflows for client communication, content creation, and lead conversion. Hands-on prompts and tools agents can use the next morning.

Movement Mortgage Regional Leadership Meetings

Carolinas · Loan officers & sales leaders

Regional production strategy, leadership development, and culture-building sessions for Movement teams across NC and SC.

Loan Officer Sales Training Series

In-person & virtual · Mortgage professionals

Multi-session sales discipline training: pipeline habits, agent partnerships, conversion fundamentals, and resilience in a shifting market.

Real Estate Brokerage Keynotes

National · Brokers & agent teams

Keynote sessions for real estate brokerages on adapting to a high-rate market, AI adoption, and building referral-driven businesses.

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On Stage

Highlights from events, conferences, and keynotes across the country.

David Colgan keynote at a mortgage industry conference

David Colgan teaching a loan officer training class

David Colgan speaking on stage to a mortgage audience

David Colgan presenting to a mortgage and real estate group

David Colgan leading a mortgage leadership workshop

David Colgan with microphone, gesturing during a keynote

What People Say

Verified testimonials from mortgage and real estate professionals who have worked with David.

"We just wrapped up two days of AI Classes (3 classes total) in our market with David. He spoke to over 100 agents about how to incorporate AI into their business and how to use several different platforms to enhance their brand on social media. It was AMAZING! I can't tell you how many agents came up to me to say that this was the best class they have taken in long time — and it was well worth their time. Every single class (Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg) asked if David would come back to do a follow up class. Our loan officers were also blown away at the content and are more comfortable integrating AI into their business. LOs are already getting business from agents who attended."

Jenny Tolley Market Leader

"David is so super knowledgeable on all things AI and thankfully he is easily able to help users at all levels understand! He presented to our Top Producer Council and everyone walked away with something they could implement to improve their business. So grateful that David can speak to all of us!"

Nine Gervase Broker / Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about David, what he speaks on, and how to book him.

Who is David Colgan?

David Colgan is a Raleigh, NC-based mortgage industry leader, Regional Director with Movement Mortgage, keynote speaker, and educator for mortgage and real estate professionals.

What does David Colgan speak about?

David speaks on mortgage leadership, loan officer growth, sales discipline, AI for real estate professionals, resilience, and building high-performance teams.

Where is David Colgan based?

David is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and serves clients across the Carolinas and nationwide.

What company does David Colgan work with?

David serves as a Regional Director with Movement Mortgage. You can view his Movement profile at movement.com/lo/david-colgan.

What is David Colgan's NMLS number?

David Colgan's NMLS ID is 118435.

Who should book David Colgan?

Mortgage companies, real estate brokerages, leadership teams, sales organizations, and conference organizers should book David when they want practical, high-energy training around sales, leadership, growth, and execution.

What makes David Colgan's speaking different?

David combines real mortgage industry experience with lessons from ultrarunning, climbing, leadership, and day-to-day sales execution — so the content is practical, not theoretical.

He Builds the AI He Teaches

Most AI speakers talk about the future. David ships it — production AI agents built in Microsoft Copilot Studio, running inside a real mortgage operation today.

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Loan-Product Recommendation Agent

Matches borrower scenarios to the right loan products — built for loan officers, used in the field.

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LO Recruiting Agent

Screens and engages loan officer candidates so leaders spend their time on the right conversations.

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Mortgage Guideline Assistant

Answers guideline questions instantly, so producers stop digging through PDFs mid-deal.

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The Track Record

Regional Director, Movement Mortgage