Episode notes
Recently, the Trump administration instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to invest $200 billion into mortgage-backed securities... and the internet exploded.
Did rates crash? Is this the beginning of 5% mortgages again? Or is the headline bigger than the impact?
In this episode of Take Ten, Corey and Lisa break down:
• What the $200B mortgage bond investment really means
• Why rates didn’t drop as much as social media claimed
• Where economists expect mortgage rates to trend in 2026
• Why rate stabilization matters more than dramatic drops
• The truth behind the “foreclosures up 14%” headlines
• A powerful cash-out refinance strategy saving clients $300–$2,000 per month
• When to use a HELOC vs. a cash-out refinance
If you’re a Realtor, homeowner, investor, or buye ...