• S2025 Ep187: Strong Jobs Report? Here's Why That's Bad News for Your Mortgage Rate
    10 mins
  • S2025 Ep186: Why Home Prices Are About To Change (Trump's New Plan)
    Jan 7 2026

    🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE!
    Stop guessing based on headlines. Every week we pull live, real-time pricing from 30+ lenders to show you exactly what YOU can qualify for. Transparent. Accurate. No hype. Just the truth homeowners, homebuyers, and professionals need.

    ✔️ Live real-time mortgage rates
    ✔️ What YOU qualify for based on today’s market
    ✔️ Lock vs Float guidance
    ✔️ Fed • CPI • Jobs • MBS • 10-Yr Treasury explained
    ✔️ Daily pricing shifts broken down simply
    ✔️ Live viewer scenario pricing + education

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    0:00 — Intro
    0:45 — Topic One Overview
    2:10 — Key Point / Segment

    10:30 — Closing Remarks

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    🏦 ABOUT DAN FRIO

    35+ years of mortgage expertise.
    Helping homeowners, buyers, and real estate pros win with clarity, transparency & experience.

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    NMLS #246527
    Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp

    The views shared are my personal opinions and educational commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of PBT Bancorp or affiliates. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, investment, or trading advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

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    11 mins
  • S2025 Ep185: Mortgage Rates Fell Over 2% — So Why Is Housing Still Unaffordable?
    Jan 6 2026

    🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE!
    Stop guessing based on headlines. Every week we pull live, real-time pricing from 30+ lenders to show you exactly what YOU can qualify for. Transparent. Accurate. No hype. Just the truth homeowners, homebuyers, and professionals need.

    ✔️ Live real-time mortgage rates
    ✔️ What YOU qualify for based on today’s market
    ✔️ Lock vs Float guidance
    ✔️ Fed • CPI • Jobs • MBS • 10-Yr Treasury explained
    ✔️ Daily pricing shifts broken down simply
    ✔️ Live viewer scenario pricing + education

    🔔 GET HELP & TOOLS

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    0:00 – Mortgage Rates Fell… So Why Is Housing Still Unaffordable?
    0:28 – Mortgage Rates Down Over 2%: What Changed?
    1:12 – Lower Rates ≠ Lower Payments (Here’s Why)
    2:05 – Home Prices Aren’t Falling Like People Expected
    2:58 – Property Taxes Are Exploding
    3:48 – Home Insurance Costs Are Skyrocketing
    4:42 – The REAL Monthly Payment Problem
    5:30 – Why Buyers Still Feel Priced Out
    6:18 – What Needs to Happen for Housing to Become Affordable Again
    7:15 – What This Means for Homebuyers and Homeowners Right Now
    8:00 – Final Thoughts & What to Watch Next

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    🏦 ABOUT DAN FRIO

    35+ years of mortgage expertise.
    Helping homeowners, buyers, and real estate pros win with clarity, transparency & experience.

    ⚖️ COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER

    NMLS #246527
    Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp

    The views shared are my personal opinions and educational commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of PBT Bancorp or affiliates. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, investment, or trading advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

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    8 mins
  • S2025 Ep184: Mortgage Rates About to Spike? Here's What Venezuela's Oil Shock Reveals
    Jan 5 2026
    🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE!
    Stop guessing based on headlines. Every week we pull live, real-time pricing from 30+ lenders to show you exactly what YOU can qualify for. Transparent. Accurate. No hype. Just the truth homeowners, homebuyers, and professionals need.

    ✔️ Live real-time mortgage rates
    ✔️ What YOU qualify for based on today’s market
    ✔️ Lock vs Float guidance
    ✔️ Fed • CPI • Jobs • MBS • 10-Yr Treasury explained
    ✔️ Daily pricing shifts broken down simply
    ✔️ Live viewer scenario pricing + education

    🔔 GET HELP & TOOLS

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    00:00 – Introduction: Mortgage Rates & Venezuela Oil Shock
    00:32 – Why This Topic Matters Right Now
    01:15 – Quick Recap: Current Mortgage Rate Environment
    02:00 – What’s Happening in Venezuela’s Oil Market
    03:10 – Oil Shock Explained: Production, Prices & Global Supply
    04:05 – Link Between Oil Prices and Interest Rates
    05:00 – How Higher Oil Prices Can Push Rates Up
    05:45 – Market Reaction: Bonds, Yields, & Mortgage Locks
    06:30 – Scenario Analysis: Best-Case vs Worst-Case
    07:20 – What Homebuyers Should Consider Today
    08:10 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next
    09:00 – Outro / Call to Action


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    🏦 ABOUT DAN FRIO

    35+ years of mortgage expertise.
    Helping homeowners, buyers, and real estate pros win with clarity, transparency & experience.

    ⚖️ COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER

    NMLS #246527
    Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp

    The views shared are my personal opinions and educational commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of PBT Bancorp or affiliates. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, investment, or trading advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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    9 mins
  • S2025 Ep183: 2025 Housing Market Breakdown | What The Headlines Got Wrong
    Jan 2 2026
    🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE!
    Stop guessing based on headlines. Every week we pull live, real-time pricing from 30+ lenders to show you exactly what YOU can qualify for. Transparent. Accurate. No hype. Just the truth homeowners, homebuyers, and professionals need.

    0:00 Intro + Welcome
    1:15 Main topic intro
    3:40 Discuss point about X
    6:10 Example or case study
    9:00 Wrap up points
    11:30 Closing remarks/CTA

    ✔️ Live real-time mortgage rates
    ✔️ What YOU qualify for based on today’s market
    ✔️ Lock vs Float guidance
    ✔️ Fed • CPI • Jobs • MBS • 10-Yr Treasury explained
    ✔️ Daily pricing shifts broken down simply
    ✔️ Live viewer scenario pricing + education

    🔔 GET HELP & TOOLS

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    🧮 FREE & PREMIUM CALCULATORS

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    🏦 ABOUT DAN FRIO

    35+ years of mortgage expertise.
    Helping homeowners, buyers, and real estate pros win with clarity, transparency & experience.

    ⚖️ COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER

    NMLS #246527
    Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp

    The views shared are my personal opinions and educational commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of PBT Bancorp or affiliates. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, investment, or trading advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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    13 mins
  • S2025 Ep182: The Refinance Question Every Homeowner Is Asking in 2025
    Dec 30 2025
    🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE!
    Stop guessing based on headlines. Every week we pull live, real-time pricing from 30+ lenders to show you exactly what YOU can qualify for. Transparent. Accurate. No hype. Just the truth homeowners, homebuyers, and professionals need.

    ✔️ Live real-time mortgage rates
    ✔️ What YOU qualify for based on today’s market
    ✔️ Lock vs Float guidance
    ✔️ Fed • CPI • Jobs • MBS • 10-Yr Treasury explained
    ✔️ Daily pricing shifts broken down simply
    ✔️ Live viewer scenario pricing + education

    🔔 GET HELP & TOOLS

    🔹 RateWatch 2.0 — Get Alerts When Your Target Rate Hits
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    🔹 Ask Dan Your Mortgage Question
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    🧮 FREE & PREMIUM CALCULATORS

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    🏦 ABOUT DAN FRIO

    35+ years of mortgage expertise.
    Helping homeowners, buyers, and real estate pros win with clarity, transparency & experience.

    ⚖️ COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER

    NMLS #246527
    Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp

    The views shared are my personal opinions and educational commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of PBT Bancorp or affiliates. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, investment, or trading advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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    7 mins
  • S2025 Ep181: 2025 Housing Wrap-Up | Prices, Rates & Next Year's Reality
    Dec 29 2025
    🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE!
    Stop guessing based on headlines. Every week we pull live, real-time pricing from 30+ lenders to show you exactly what YOU can qualify for. Transparent. Accurate. No hype. Just the truth homeowners, homebuyers, and professionals need.

    00:00 – Intro & Why This Matters
    00:38 – Setting the Stage: What Changed This Year
    01:22 – The Big Story: Home Prices
    02:15 – Mortgage Rates: Reality vs Headlines
    03:05 – Inventory, Supply & Demand
    04:10 – What Buyers Experienced
    05:05 – What Homeowners Experienced
    06:02 – Regional Winners & Losers
    07:10 – Affordability: Where Things Stand Now
    08:15 – What This Means Looking Ahead
    09:10 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways
    09:45 – Thanks for Watching / Call to Action

    ✔️ Live real-time mortgage rates
    ✔️ What YOU qualify for based on today’s market
    ✔️ Lock vs Float guidance
    ✔️ Fed • CPI • Jobs • MBS • 10-Yr Treasury explained
    ✔️ Daily pricing shifts broken down simply
    ✔️ Live viewer scenario pricing + education

    🔔 GET HELP & TOOLS

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    🧮 FREE & PREMIUM CALCULATORS

    (TRU tools — use Promo Code DAN for FREE access)

    🔹 TRU Refinance & Debt Consolidation Analyzer
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    🏡 APPLY WITH THE TRU MORTGAGE TEAM

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    🏦 ABOUT DAN FRIO

    35+ years of mortgage expertise.
    Helping homeowners, buyers, and real estate pros win with clarity, transparency & experience.

    ⚖️ COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER

    NMLS #246527
    Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp

    The views shared are my personal opinions and educational commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of PBT Bancorp or affiliates. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, investment, or trading advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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    10 mins
  • S2025 Ep181: Pending Home Sales Explode—Are Rates About to Follow?
    Dec 29 2025
    🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE!
    Stop guessing based on headlines. Every week we pull live, real-time pricing from 30+ lenders to show you exactly what YOU can qualify for. Transparent. Accurate. No hype. Just the truth homeowners, homebuyers, and professionals need.

    ✔️ Live real-time mortgage rates
    ✔️ What YOU qualify for based on today’s market
    ✔️ Lock vs Float guidance
    ✔️ Fed • CPI • Jobs • MBS • 10-Yr Treasury explained
    ✔️ Daily pricing shifts broken down simply
    ✔️ Live viewer scenario pricing + education

    00:00 – Intro & Key News
    00:20 – Pending Home Sales Up
    01:45 – Are Mortgage Rates Next?
    03:30 – What This Means for You
    05:00 – Wrap & Outlook

    🔔 GET HELP & TOOLS

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    🧮 FREE & PREMIUM CALCULATORS

    (TRU tools — use Promo Code DAN for FREE access)

    🔹 TRU Refinance & Debt Consolidation Analyzer
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    🏡 APPLY WITH THE TRU MORTGAGE TEAM

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    🏦 ABOUT DAN FRIO

    35+ years of mortgage expertise.
    Helping homeowners, buyers, and real estate pros win with clarity, transparency & experience.

    ⚖️ COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER

    NMLS #246527
    Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp

    The views shared are my personal opinions and educational commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of PBT Bancorp or affiliates. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, investment, or trading advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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    7 mins