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Mortgage rates are falling, and refinances are booming.

But for many homeowners, refinancing isn’t the best solution.

In this episode, we break down a powerful but often ignored strategy: selling and rebuying to reset your financial life.

Using real-world math, we explain how homeowners are:

• Paying thousands each month in unnecessary consumer debt
• Sitting on trapped equity, they don’t know how to access
• Making emotional decisions instead of strategic ones

We also discuss why:

• Mortgage debt is fundamentally different from credit card debt
• Homeownership creates leverage that renters may never have
• First-time buyers waiting on the sidelines may be falling behind

This conversation isn’t about timing the market — it’s about understanding how housing can be used as a financial tool.

If you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure of your next move, this episode gives you clarity.

🎙 Loans Elevated Podcast

Clear, strategic conversations on mortgages, real estate, and home financing — designed to help you make confident, informed decisions without the hype.

Hosted by Loans Elevated, presented by The Lassig Team at CrossCountry Mortgage.

🔗 Resources & links: https://lassigteam.com
📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @loanselevated

Hosts:
Broch Lassig - Branch Manager | NMLS 340314
TJ Heidenreich - Sales Manager | NMLS 1802412
Ryan King - Loan Officer | NMLS 1870771
Branch NMLS 2048956

Equal Housing Opportunity.
All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions may apply.

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC | NMLS 3029
www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

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Mortgage rates don’t move because of politics—they move because of markets, incentives, and supply & demand.

In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we break down recent headlines surrounding Trump, mortgage-backed securities, and housing affordability, and explain what actually matters beneath the noise.

You’ll learn:

• How mortgage-backed securities influence rates
• Why a $200B MBS purchase is meaningful
• The difference between real demand vs money printing
• Why banning institutional buyers won’t fix affordability

This episode is about thinking clearly, staying objective, and making decisions based on math—not fear.

🎙 Welcome to the Loans Elevated Podcast!

Your go-to source for expert insights on mortgages, real estate trends, and home financing strategies. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, real estate agent, or seasoned investor, we break down key topics to help you make informed financial decisions.

💡 Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook @loanselevated!

🔗 Get all our links in one place: LassigTeam.com

👉 If you find value in our content, be sure to FOLLOW the podcast and leave a review! It helps us reach more listeners like you.

Hosted by:
📢 Broch Lassig, Branch Manager NMLS340314
📢 TJ Heidenreich, Sales Manager NMLS1802412
📢 Ryan King, Loan Officer NMLS1870771
Branch NMLS2048956

Equal Housing Opportunity. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. NMLS3029 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)

🔹 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional financial, legal, or tax advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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Where are mortgage rates headed in 2026?

Instead of guessing exact numbers, this episode focuses on what actually drives rates and how buyers and homeowners can win regardless of volatility.

We break down inflation, job data, AI-driven economic shifts, housing demand, and the real wild cards shaping the market this year. More importantly, we explain why strategy, structure, and execution matter far more than timing the perfect rate.

If you’re waiting for certainty, this episode is for you.

Key themes:

• Why rate predictions are usually wrong
• Why lower rates haven’t unlocked buyers yet
• How fear and uncertainty stall housing markets
• The smartest way to refinance in a falling-rate environment
• Why readiness beats waiting in 2026

🎙 Welcome to the Loans Elevated Podcast!

Your go-to source for expert insights on mortgages, real estate trends, and home financing strategies. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, real estate agent, or seasoned investor, we break down key topics to help you make informed financial decisions.

💡 Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook @loanselevated!

🔗 Get all our links in one place: LassigTeam.com

👉 If you find value in our content, be sure to FOLLOW the podcast and leave a review! It helps us reach more listeners like you.

Hosted by:
📢 Broch Lassig, Branch Manager NMLS340314
📢 TJ Heidenreich, Sales Manager NMLS1802412
📢 Ryan King, Loan Officer NMLS1870771
Branch NMLS2048956

Equal Housing Opportunity. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. NMLS3029 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)

🔹 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional financial, legal, or tax advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.