Quick, plain-English takes on mortgage rates, the housing market, refinancing and reverse mortgages from Russell McDonald and the team at Wymac Capital. New videos are added regularly. Subscribe on YouTube.
October 23, 2026
Trump’s Mortgage Executive Order: 2 Big Problems for Homeowners
TRUMP'S MORTGAGE EXECUTIVE ORDER HAS TWO BIG PROBLEMS! For the THIRD day in a row, we're talking about the same executive order. But now that we've examined the signed version, there are important details homeowners…
October 22, 2026
Trump Signs Mortgage Cost Executive Order! What Changes?
TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO CUT MORTGAGE COSTS! This could be BIG for American homeowners!
October 21, 2026
Will Trump’s Mortgage Plan LOWER Your Rates and Fees?
BIG CHANGES COULD BE COMING TO THE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY! A leaked draft executive order from President Trump could change how much Americans pay to buy a home or refinance!
October 20, 2026
Housing Market Freeze: Home Sales Plunge 7.3% as Mortgage Rates Soar
THE HOUSING MARKET IS FREEZING UP! The latest housing numbers are absolutely brutal, and they raise serious questions about where the housing market is headed.
October 19, 2026
What will move mortgage rates this week?
ONE HEADLINE COULD SEND MORTGAGE RATES MOVING THIS WEEK! Forget the usual economic calendar for a moment. Global instability may be the biggest factor influencing mortgage rates this week!
October 16, 2026
What’s the REAL Down Payment Needed to Buy a House?
Think you need 20% down to buy a house? Think again! Many homebuyers are surprised to learn that some conventional mortgage programs allow down payments as low as 3%.
October 15, 2026
Why Are Treasury Yields Falling When Inflation Is Rising?
Producer prices just jumped 1.3% in September, more than DOUBLE what economists expected! Annual producer inflation is now 6.3%. So why are 10-year Treasury yields FALLING?
October 14, 2026
2027 Social Security COLA Increase: Is 3.6% Enough for Retirees?
Social Security benefits are increasing 3.6% in 2027! That's approximately $75 more per month for the average retiree. But with inflation at 3.7%, rising living expenses, and potential Medicare premium increases,…
October 14, 2026
What Happens to MORTGAGE Rates After September 2026 CPI Report?
Inflation is heating up again! September CPI reached 3.7%, core inflation exceeded expectations, and the probability of another Federal Reserve rate hike jumped sharply.
October 13, 2026
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Reset in 2026? Your Payment Could Jump $1,000!
YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENT COULD JUMP $1,000 A MONTH! CNBC reports that approximately 150,000 homeowners face their first adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) adjustment in 2026.
October 13, 2026
Housing Market SURGES 1.5% Are Home Sales Recovering Now?
HOME SALES ARE UP! BUT DON'T CELEBRATE YET! September existing-home sales increased 1.5%, beating expectations.
October 12, 2026
Will the FED Raise Interest Rates AGAIN in 2026?
The Federal Reserve may not be finished raising interest rates! Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is warning that additional rate hikes may be needed to fight inflation. CNBC reports that traders are pricing in…