Thinking about buying your first home but overwhelmed by mortgage news, rising rates, and confusing headlines? The Mortgage Research Network Podcast is your no-fluff, data-backed guide to the housing market. We break down the latest trends, stories, and research from MortgageResearch.com into simple, clear insights you can actually use. Hosted with first-time buyers in mind, each episode helps you understand what’s happening in the market and how to use that knowledge to make smarter decisions, from locking in a great rate to choosing the right time to buy. Empowering you with the facts, confidence, and tools to become a homeowner one episode at a time.
Latest Episodes
Tariffs and Timber: How Trade Policy Is Driving Up Housing Costs
A new wave of tariffs could add $30 billion to U.S. housing costs—and most people don’t even know it’s coming. Tim Lucas and Craig Berry break down how rising import t...
When Rates Rise After Pre-Approval: What Buyers Can Do
It’s a common—and stressful—situation: mortgage rates climb after you’re pre-approved, shrinking your buying power. Tim Lucas and Craig Berry break down how rate bumps...
Gen Z’s Trust Crisis: Why Young Buyers Are Turning Away from Pros
Gen Z’s confidence in mortgage and real estate professionals is collapsing, with trust in loan officers dropping to just 19% and real estate agents to 33%. Tim Lucas a...
Shutdown & Your Mortgage: What Stops, What Slows, What Still Closes
Most shutdowns don’t halt the entire mortgage market—but they can delay key verifications and derail timelines. Tim Lucas and Craig Berry explain what actually pauses,...
Recast, Don’t Refi: Cut Your Payment Without Starting Over
Most homeowners haven’t heard of a mortgage recast—but it can slash your monthly payment without a refinance, credit check, appraisal, or new term. Tim Lucas and Craig...