About

Daniel Segovia

– Welcome to my story and The SegaNation Podcast –

I’m Daniel Segovia — a bilingual (English/Spanish) Loan Officer, Realtor, Navy Veteran, and real estate investor serving families across Ohio.
Through this platform, I share clear, no-nonsense education on mortgages, real estate investing, VA benefits, strategies, and more — so you can make confident decisions without confusion or hidden surprises.

“Because no one should sign what they don’t understand”

My Journey – From Confusion to Clarity

I arrived in the U.S. at 20 with zero dollars and no English. My family rented for years while I served in the Navy. Even with VA benefits available, I didn’t know how to use them properly. I bought my first home in 2005 as a junior sailor — then got deployed 30 days later.

Later, as a landlord from afar, I made every rookie mistake: bad tenants, terrible property managers, unexpected repairs. I almost lost a property to foreclosure in 2017 while working in cybersecurity for the government. That near-loss forced me to learn — books, podcasts, courses, mentors — the hard way.

Those lessons became my purpose: protect others from the same confusion I faced. 

What Drives Me

No one should sign what they don’t understand.

Whether you’re a Spanish-speaking family navigating documents in a new language, a veteran unsure about VA rules, a contractor switching to 1099 income, or an investor eyeing your first flip — I explain the numbers, the timelines, the risks, and the protections in plain language.

I’ve used VA loans to purchase properties several times. I’ve bought, rented, managed, and sold properties. I’ve been on both sides — borrower and lender, buyer and agent. That experience means I don’t just process loans; I protect your family’s future.

The SegaNation Podcast & Education

Through weekly episodes and free resources, I share battle-tested advice on:
• VA & FHA home buying
• Credit repair for immigrants
• DSCR & investor financing
• Fix & flip strategies
• Avoiding common pitfalls

New episodes drop every Thursday at 9 AM ET.

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Live Every Thursday @ 9am

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Meet The Hosts

Daniel Segovia

Daniel Segovia

Host

Bilingual Loan Officer • Realtor •

Navy Veteran • Real Estate Investor

 

 As someone who came to this country with nothing, struggled to understand English paperwork, misused my own VA benefits, and nearly lost my first property because I didn’t fully understand the system — I made it my mission to master it all.

Today, I don’t just help people get loans or buy/sell homes. I educate families, veterans, and investors so they understand exactly what they’re signing — because no one should sign what they don’t understand.

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Whether you’re ready to buy, sell, invest, or just want to chat about the next episode — I answer every message personally.

Daniel Segovia

Daniel Segovia

Outside Loan Originator

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
2 Miranova Place, Suite 280
Columbus, OH 43215

Personal NMLS2732826  Branch NMLS1246007
Company NMLS3029