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.
April 14, 2025
Economic Anxiety Is Rising – For Everyone #shorts #mortgagetips #realestate
Economic anxiety is rising across every demographic. Prices are still high, mortgage rates are volatile, and job stress is growing.
April 11, 2025
Workforce Confidence Just Crashed – Here’s Why #shorts #jobs #workforce
Workforce confidence just hit a new low. People are worried about jobs, income, and inflation.
April 11, 2025
Consumer Confidence Just Crashed – Here’s Why #shorts #tariffs #inflation
Consumer confidence just hit the lowest point in months. People are pulling back – and that affects jobs, spending, and even mortgage approvals.
April 10, 2025
The Fed’s on Pause – But Mortgage Rates Aren’t #shorts #powell #trump
The Fed is holding rates steady – even as tariffs and inflation rise. Mortgage rates are moving anyway, and smart buyers know this is a window to act.
April 10, 2025
Prices Just Dropped – Here’s What It Means #shorts #inflation #CPI
CPI surprise: Prices fell 0.1% in March. Inflation now sits at 2.4% YoY and 2.8% for Core.
April 9, 2025
Tariffs Paused for 90 Days – Now What? #shorts #tariffs #trump
The White House just paused most tariffs for 90 days. Markets rallied. Mortgage rates dipped. But the trade war isn’t over – it’s just on hold.
April 9, 2025
Home Equity Trap: Don’t Fall for This Deal #shorts #MortgageTips #HomeEquity
Home equity is soaring – but accessing it has never been more complicated. Rates are high, and now companies are offering cash in exchange for your future home value.
April 8, 2025
IRS Gave Tax Data to ICE – You Need to Hear This #shorts #IRS #ICE
The IRS shared tax data with ICE. People who filed legally with ITINs were tracked and raided. This reminded me of my high school coach – his family was sent to an internment camp in WWII after the Census was used to…
April 8, 2025
Why the Stock Market HATES Tariffs #shorts #tariffs #tradewar
The stock market just dropped over 11% in two days – worst stretch since COVID. The reason? Tariffs and trade war fears.
April 7, 2025
We’re Already in a Recession? BlackRock CEO Thinks So #shorts #blackrock #recession
Larry Fink just said we’re probably already in a recession. Tariffs might push inflation up – and he says there’s “zero chance” the Fed cuts rates 4 times this year.
April 7, 2025
Scared to Buy a House in 2025? Watch This First #shorts #homebuyer #mortgagetips
Nervous about buying a home in 2025? You’re not alone – but the winners aren’t waiting, they’re planning. They’re thinking ahead.
April 4, 2025
Trump Says He Did Nothing Wrong… As the Dow Drops 2,200 Points #shorts #trump #tariffs
Dow plunges 2,200 points after new tariffs. Trump’s response? “I did absolutely nothing wrong.”
Russell McDonald | NMLS 290837 | Broker CA DRE 01150730
Wymac Capital Inc | NMLS 18766 | Broker CA DRE 01121628
Real Estate Broker – CA Dept of Real Estate