Loans Elevated
Top 1% Loan Officer Nationwide, Broch Lassig, is bringing you his knowledge of the industry, business tips, and real estate strategies along side TJ Heidenreich and Ryan King from The Lassig Team. So whether you are buying your first home, a loan officer yourself, or looking for your 3rd investment property, we have something for all of you. Helping you create wealth through homeownership.
Episodes
166 episodes
Episode 164: Non-Disclosure States & Property Taxes | What Utah Homeowners Don’t Realize
Property taxes can quietly cost Utah homeowners thousands of dollars over time, and most people don’t even realize they can challenge them.In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we break down how property taxes actually work in ...
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Episode 163: Portable Mortgages | Why They’ll Never Work in the U.S. Housing Market
Portable mortgages are back in the news — but can they actually work in the United States?In this episode, the Loans Elevated squad breaks down why this “solution” sounds appealing but falls apart once you understand the U.S. mort...
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Episode 162: Timeshares. The Emotional Trap, the Real Math & What It Means for Your Mortgage
This week we’re recording from Mexico and talking about the one topic nearly everyone has an opinion on: timeshares.Are they worth it? Are they ever a smart financial move? Do they actually save you money on vacations? And most im...
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Episode 161: Is the Housing Market Actually in Trouble? The Metrics That Really Matter
Are rising foreclosure and bankruptcy headlines signaling a housing crash? In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we break down the actual data — not the fear-based headlines — to reveal what’s really happening in the...
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Episode 160: 50-Year Mortgages... Will They Save Housing? (The Truth No One’s Saying)
Everyone’s talking about Trump’s floated idea of 50-year (and even 100-year) mortgages, but do longer loan terms actually solve the affordability problem? In this episode, we break down the math, the psychology, and the reality behind wh...
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Episode 159: The 2025 Changes Every Homeowner Should Know About Solar
Big changes are hitting the solar industry.2025 legislation is ending key federal tax credits and reshaping how solar systems are sold and financed.In this episode, TJ and Broch share what every Utah homeowner should know:<...
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Episode 158: Utah’s Decade of Decision - What the 2034 Olympics Mean for Our State’s Future
Utah is entering what experts call “The Decade of Decision.” With the 2034 Winter Olympics officially on the horizon, every choice we make today—about growth, housing, water, and infrastructure—will shape the Utah we live in...
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Episode 157: Fed Cuts Rates, Markets Freak Out! What It Really Means for Mortgage Rates
The Fed just cut rates… so why are mortgage rates getting worse?In this week’s episode of The Loans Elevated Podcast, Broch and TJ break down the recent Fed announcement — the October 2025 rate cut — and why the headlin...
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Episode 156: Black Friday Deals in Real Estate? Rates Down, Inventory Up!
Think Black Friday only happens at Target? Think again.In this week’s episode, the Loans Elevated podcast breaks down why Q4 is secretly one of the best times to buy real estate and how smart buyers and investors can use this...
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Episode 155: Government Shutdown Explained - How It Impacts Mortgages, Paychecks & Closings
When the government shuts down, it’s not just politics—it’s personal. From TSA employees missing paychecks to delays in government-backed loans, the ripple effects can impact everything from your mortgage process to your next flight.In t...
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Episode 154: Utah’s Economic Boom: The Real Estate Ripple Effect
Utah is transforming before our eyes. From the Inland Port and The Point project to massive tech and infrastructure expansions, the state’s economic engine is running hotter than ever—and that means major opportunities for homeowners and invest...
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Episode 153: Why Fed Rate Cuts Don’t Mean Lower Mortgage Rates
When the Federal Reserve announces a rate cut, most people expect mortgage rates to drop too. But here’s the truth: Fed funds rates and mortgage rates aren’t directly tied, and that’s where so much confusion comes in.In this week’s episo...
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Episode 152: Rates Are Dropping! What That Means for Buyers & Refinancers
Rates are falling—and with them comes one of the biggest opportunities buyers and homeowners have seen in years.In this episode of Loans Elevated, we break down why waiting for the “perfect” rate could cost you tens of thousands...
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Episode 152
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Episode 151: Why Affordable Housing Is So Hard to Build
Everyone says we need more affordable housing—but why is it so hard to actually build it?In this episode of Loans Elevated, we sit down with Josh Best of Countryside Homes to unpack the real reasons behind Utah’s housing afforda...
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Episode 150: Job Market Weakens | What It Means for Mortgage Rates
The jobs market just showed its first real cracks in 5 years—and the ripple effect is already hitting mortgage rates.In this week’s Loans Elevated episode, we break down the latest BLS report, Fed expectations, and why this c...
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Episode 149: Price vs. Quality - What Actually Sells Homes in Today’s Market
Why are some listings flying off the market while others sit for weeks or months?In this episode of Loans Elevated, we bring on top Utah realtor Nick Gonzalez to debate the age-old question: What sells a home faster—compellin...
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Episode 149
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Episode 148: How to Build Generational Wealth Through Real Estate—Even Now
Is real estate still a legit path to retirement in 2025?In this episode of Loans Elevated, we tackle one of the most common questions we get from clients: Can I still become a millionaire through real estate in today’s market...
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Episode 148
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Episode 147: How Sage Homes Redefines Luxury - Quality, Culture, and Vision
What separates a good home from a truly great one? For Sage Homes, it’s uncompromising quality, obsessive attention to detail, and a culture that puts people first.In this episode of Loans Elevated, we sit down with Doug ...
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Episode 146: The Jobs Report Is Lying to You (And It’s Costing You Money)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics just dropped another jobs report and we’re calling BS.This week on Loans Elevated, we break down how massive downward revisions and the flawed “birth-death” model are painting a false pictur...
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Episode 145: Stuck Between Two Homes? Here’s the Smarter Bridge Loan Alternative
Can’t buy your next home until you sell your current one?This week on Loans Elevated, we break down the smartest alternative to a traditional bridge loan—one that eliminates DTI roadblocks, minimizes fees, and gives you real lev...
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Episode 144: Will a New Fed Chair Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Truth
Jerome Powell is (likely) out. The Fed is about to pivot. But what does that actually mean for mortgage rates, buyers, and the housing market?In this episode of Loans Elevated, we break down the complex relationship bet...
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Episode 143: They Said You’d Regret Buying in 2022… Here’s the Truth in 2025
Remember those people who said, “You’ll regret buying in 2022”?This week on Loans Elevated, we set the record straight and bring the data receipts.You’ll learn:What actually happened to home ...
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Episode 142: The 5 Biggest Homebuying Myths Keeping You Broke in 2025
The media is still pushing fear. TikTok is full of bad advice. And most buyers are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for a “better time.”In this episode of Loans Elevated, we dismantle the 5 most common homebuying myths with rea...
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Episode 141: How to Buy a Home with $0 Out of Pocket in 2025
Can you actually buy a home in 2025 with no money out of pocket? The answer is YES, and it might be the smartest financial move you make this decade.In this week’s episode of Loans Elevated, we dismantle the biggest myth in real...
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Episode 140: What It Really Costs to Rent vs. Own in 2025 - F.U.E.L. w/ Jon Bass
Everyone’s talking about affordability, but most of the conversation is dead wrong. It’s not just about the monthly payment. It’s about control, stability, and long-term financial leverage.In this episode of F.U.E.L. by
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