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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 1H 7M

Real Talk on Loans, Rates & Buying in Today’s Market | Highland Mortgage

from The Hustle Behind: Real Conversations · host Carlos Villagomez

If you’re wondering whether you can still buy a home in today’s market… this episode is for you.In Episode 12 of The Hustle Behind: Real Conversations, we sit down with Karl Bowcutt and Tim Swanson from Highland Mortgage to break down what’s REALLY happening in lending right now.We dive into:What interest rates are actually doing (vs what people think)How buyers are still getting approved in today’s marketCreative financing strategies (buydowns, seller concessions, and more)Common mistakes that kill deals during escrowInvestor lending strategies for rentals, flips, and short-term rentalsWhether you should buy now… or waitIf you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or just trying to understand the market, this episode is packed with real, practical insight from professionals in the trenches.🎧 Listen, follow, and subscribe for more real conversations around real estate, business, and life.

If you’re wondering whether you can still buy a home in today’s market… this episode is for you.In Episode 12 of The Hustle Behind: Real Conversations, we sit down with Karl Bowcutt and Tim Swanson from Highland Mortgage to break down what’s REALLY happening in lending right now.We dive into:What interest rates are actually doing (vs what people think)How buyers are still getting approved in today’s marketCreative financing strategies (buydowns, seller concessions, and more)Common mistakes that kill deals during escrowInvestor lending strategies for rentals, flips, and short-term rentalsWhether you should buy now… or waitIf you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or just trying to understand the market, this episode is packed with real, practical insight from professionals in the trenches.🎧 Listen, follow, and subscribe for more real conversations around real estate, business, and life.

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