Ep. 288 Flying, Finances & Finding the Right Mortgage with Marty Medve
Ready 4 Pushback
Nik Fialka
4.8 • 716 Ratings
🗓️ 13 October 2025
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
In this episode Nik welcomes back Marty Medve, Delta Captain and President/CEO of Trident Home Loans. Marty shares his incredible journey of recovering from a serious eye injury, regaining his FAA medical, and returning to the flight deck—all while running one of the top VA lenders in the nation.
Nik and Marty dive into the unique challenges pilots face when navigating mortgages and refinancing. From understanding the timing of rate drops to avoiding costly mistakes when buying your first "forever" home, Marty explains why having a team that truly understands pilot pay and career paths makes all the difference.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Marty's inspiring story of overcoming medical setbacks to return to international flying at Delta
Why interest rates are trending down—and what that means for pilots looking to buy or refinance
The biggest mistakes new airline pilots make when buying their first home
How Trident Home Loans helps pilots refinance at no cost—again and again—as rates continue to drop
Why working with a lender who understands pilot pay and career progression can save you from major financial headaches
The unique ways Trident supports the aviation and military community through sponsorships and outreach
Whether you're just starting your airline career or looking to refinance your fifth property, this episode gives you the tools and insider perspective you need to make smarter financial moves as a pilot.
Resources & Links: Connect with Marty and the Trident Home Loans team: TridentHomeLoans.com Email Marty directly: [email protected] Download Nik's free pilot resume template: spitfireelite.com/podcast
CONNECT WITH US
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SPONSOR
Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, pilot, welcome back to Ready for Pushback. |
| 0:05.0 | I'm Nick Fialca and today is my friend Marty Medvi. |
| 0:09.0 | He is back again to talk about mortgages. |
| 0:13.0 | He is the president and CEO of Trident Home Loans and we talk about mortgages, we talk about refinances, |
| 0:20.0 | we talk about pilot pay and how tricky it can be |
| 0:23.3 | and why his team are the pros to make sure that you can get the mortgage that you need that fits you |
| 0:29.9 | best. So sit back, relax. Let's get ready for pushback. It all started as a spark. |
| 0:38.3 | Maybe it was the sound of jets racing across the sky. |
| 0:43.3 | Or the feeling of your heart racing as you watch CropDuster flying low and slow. |
| 0:49.3 | Even then, you knew you were meant to fly. |
| 0:53.3 | For pilots, it's more than just a job. |
| 0:56.0 | It's a calling. |
| 0:58.0 | The early mornings, the long hours, the relentless training, |
| 1:02.0 | you didn't do it for the money. |
| 1:04.0 | You did it for that moment. |
| 1:06.0 | That moment when the wheels lift off and the earth falls away beneath you. |
| 1:10.0 | But flying is just the beginning. The journey to your dream job takes more than just skill in the sky. It takes strategy on the ground and a lifetime of learning. |
| 1:19.6 | Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation. Learn how to go from good to great, from flight school to regional to major, and from hopeful to hired. |
| 1:34.3 | Whether you're sharpening your skills, building your resume, or preparing for that big interview, |
| 1:39.3 | this is where pilots come to level up. |
| 1:42.3 | Let's get ready for pushback. Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca. |
| 1:49.4 | All right, Marty Medvey, back in the house. Welcome back to the show, buddy. How are you? Nick, I'm doing great. I don't know if I'm as |
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