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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 12 MIN

“Are We Getting Screwed? Bank Profits Surge While Homeowners Overpay — Refinance Now?

from Mortgage Rates Today | Housing Market & Fed News – The Rate Update with Dan Frio · host Dan Frio

🏦 YOUR REAL MORTGAGE RATE — REVEALED LIVE Stop guessing from headlines. We pull live pricing from 30+ lenders to show what YOU actually qualify for, plus lock vs float guidance and full market breakdowns (Fed, CPI, Jobs, MBS, 10-Year Treasury). Transparent. Accurate. No hype. 🔔 Get Your Rate & Alerts RateWatch 2.0 — Get notified when your target rate hits 👉 https://TheRateUpdate.com/ratewatch Free Mortgage Strategy Call 👉 https://shorturl.at/SCIGL Ask Dan a Mortgage Question 👉 https://TheRateUpdate.com/ask-dan 🧮 Mortgage Calculators Affordability 👉 https://friodan.gumroad.com/l/lyxvnp Refinance & Debt Consolidation 👉 https://friodan.gumroad.com/l/ovwvug Cost-of-Waiting™ 👉 https://friodan.gumroad.com/l/rjtvn 🏡 Apply with the TRU Mortgage Team One Application • One Credit Pull • 30+ Lenders Compete 👉 https://257781.my1003app.com/246527/register 0:45 – Bank Profits vs Homeowner Pain 2:10 – Why Interest Rates Are Still So High 3:45 – Why So Many Homeowners Are Rushing to Refinance 5:10 – What Most People Are Missing About Their Mortgage 6:40 – How Much Can You Really Save by Refinancing? 8:05 – The Biggest Refinance Mistakes to Avoid 9:20 – Credit Cards, Debt, and Why Banks Charge So Much 10:15 – What You Should Do Right Now 10:50 – Final Thoughts + How to Get Help 📺 Follow The Rate Update YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@TheRateUpdate Instagram — https://instagram.com/therateupdate TikTok — https://tiktok.com/@therateupdate Facebook — https://facebook.com/therateupdate LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfrio X — https://twitter.com/therateupdate ⚖️ Compliance Dan Frio | NMLS #246527 Equal Housing Lender | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the views, policies, or positions of PBT Bancorp or any affiliated entities. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, legal, or investment advice.

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