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.
September 18, 2026
Did Kevin Warsh Just Hint at MORE Fed Rate Hikes?
Three words from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh have Wall Street paying VERY close attention: dose of accommodation.”
September 17, 2026
Can You REALLY AFFORD That New Home 🏠?
Your maximum mortgage approval shouldn’t automatically become your home-buying budget. You still have groceries, gas, utilities, insurance, savings and everything else life throws at you.
September 17, 2026
The Fed didn’t touch your mortgage – but they hit this. 💳 #economy #debt #shorts
The Fed raised rates again, but mortgage rates are NOT the only thing you should be watching. Credit cards, HELOCs and other variable-rate debt can get more expensive when the Fed raises rates.
September 17, 2026
What’s Going On With JOBLESS Claims When Finding Work Is SO Tough?
Jobless claims just fell to 196,000, much better than expected. Continuing claims also dropped to 1.73 million, their lowest level in more than two years.
September 16, 2026
Fed Raises Interest Rates as 10-Year Treasury Hits 5 Percent Today
The Fed raised rates 0.25% today, but THAT isn’t the whole story. The vote was unanimous, 16 of 18 Fed policymakers project at least one more hike this year, and the 10-year Treasury finished above 5% at roughly 5.02%.
September 16, 2026
FED Raises Interest Rates NOW What Happens to MORTGAGE Rates?
THE FED JUST RAISED RATES! But that does NOT automatically mean mortgage rates are going higher.
September 15, 2026
Mortgage Rates SKYROCKET to 7.22% 🚨
7% mortgage rates aren't coming. THEY'RE ALREADY HERE.
September 14, 2026
Is the Fed Making a HUGE Mistake with Rate Hikes?
The Fed is widely expected to raise interest rates Wednesday. But what if that’s exactly the WRONG move?
September 14, 2026
Why you should want the Fed to hike rates #mortgage #interestrates #housingmarket
The Fed may RAISE interest rates Wednesday. So mortgage rates go higher too, right?
September 12, 2026
You’ll REGRET Falling in Love With the WRONG House?
You found THE ONE. Sure, it might be haunted.
September 11, 2026
3 Mistakes That Can KILL Your Mortgage 😳
Under contract on a home? Don’t make a financial move that could jeopardize your mortgage. Changing jobs, making unexplained large deposits or opening new credit can create problems before closing.
September 11, 2026
HOT CPI! Did the Fed Just Get Its Green Light to Hike?
CPI JUST PUT THE FED IN A CORNER! Inflation jumped 0.4%