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Loans Elevated
by The Lassig Team at CrossCountry Mortgage
The Loans Elevated Podcast delivers clear, strategic conversations on mortgages, real estate, and homeownership. Hosted by Broch Lassig alongside TJ Heidenreich and Ryan King of The Lassig Team, a top 1% nationally ranked mortgage team, the show explores how housing decisions impact your financial future. Each episode breaks down real-world mortgage strategy, market dynamics, and the role homeownership plays in building wealth, managing debt, and creating long-term optionality. Whether you’re a homeowner, first-time buyer, or real estate professional, Loans Elevated helps you think differently about real estate and use it as a tool, not just a transaction.
Episodes
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Episode 204: The Truth About “Passive Income” in Real Estate | Jordan Lee
What does giving away mobile homes have to do with building cash flow? For real estate investor Jordan Lee, it became a way to turn vacant lots into paying tenants. This week on Loans Elevated, Jordan shares his journey from door-to-door sales to a real estate portfolio spanning roughly 4,000…
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Episode 203: Can Factory-Built Homes Make Homeownership Affordable Again?
Could the housing option you’ve overlooked be a path to homeownership? This week on Loans Elevated, James Burkett, a third-generation manufactured housing professional, and Shan Lassig, Executive Vice President at CrossCountry Mortgage, join us to unpack how factory-built homes have evolved—and…
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Episode 202: Utah Real Estate Reality Check: MLB Stadium Speculation, Rate Hikes & High-Income Homebuying
In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, the Lassig Team breaks down the massive developments and market realities reshaping Utah real estate. We dive deep into: The $3.5B Power District & Salt Lake City Development: How major investments by the Larry H. Miller family, potential MLB...
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Episode 201: How to Get Clients to Stop Shopping Other Agents - Kyle Tucker
What makes clients trust an agent so much that they stop shopping around? Recorded live at our The Buyers You’re Not Helping event, this week’s Loans Elevated episode features Utah agent and investor Kyle Tucker on becoming the advisor clients turn to long before they’re ready to buy or sell.…
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Episode 200: Reacting to Codie Sanchez: Is Real Estate Actually a Scam?
In this episode of the Loans Elevated podcast, we react to Codie Sanchez’s viral take claiming real estate is a bad investment compared to stocks. While sensational claims get views, omitting core financial principles paints a misleading picture for everyday buyers. We break down the actual math...
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Episode 199: AI Isn’t Replacing You… But the Person Using It Will (Rent vs. Buy Truth)
Is AI coming for your job, or is it giving smart operators an unfair advantage? 💡 In Episode 199 of Loans Elevated, we break down how AI is reshaping real estate and mortgage operations—from freeing up cognitive bandwidth to narrowing the gap between beginners and 20-year industry veterans.…
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Episode 198: The Truth About the 183% Eagle Mountain Tax Hike (and Meta’s Tax Break)
The economy dropped 23,000 jobs, CPI inflation is cooling, and yet talk of interest rate hikes is still on the table. Welcome to the 2026 economic landscape! In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, Broch and TJ sit down to analyze the disconnect between broad macroeconomic headlines and…
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Episode 197: Is It Really a Buyer's Market? (The Real Estate Reality Check)
National headlines are screaming that we’re in the best buyer’s market in over a decade—so why are so many homebuyers feeling defeated? In this episode of the Loans Elevated podcast, presented by The Lassig Team, we dive into the split between media noise and the real estate reality on the front...
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Episode 196: Are Temporary Rate Buydowns a Trap? The Truth About 2-1 Buydowns
Are temporary rate buydowns actually providing real relief for home buyers, or are they setting people up for failure years down the road? In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we take a deep dive into 2-1 temporary buydowns—the go-to sales strategy for home builders and industry...
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Episode 195: Fed Holds Rates Again + Is Renting Better Than Buying? (Plus: AI Homeowner Stack)
The Federal Reserve met again and opted to keep interest rates unchanged, keeping markets in a holding pattern as global tensions and inflation readings unfold. In this episode of Loans Elevated, we dive into what this rate volatility means for your mortgage options, address why buying down...
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Episode 194: Buy the Fear: How Smart Buyers Are Winning in a Dead Housing Market with Jack Andrews
Is the housing market broken, or are buyers missing the biggest opportunity of the last decade? In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, Broch Lassig sits down with Jack Andrews from Edge Homes (ranked in the top 0.4% of realtors nationwide) for an unvarnished, deep-dive discussion into the...
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Episode 193: The 80/20 Rule, Active Triage, and Surviving Market Crashes with Emily Lowry
In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we sit down with industry veteran Emily for an open, masterclass-level discussion on navigating high-level ambition, family life, and long-term career survival in real estate. Emily brings 20+ years of real estate experience to the table—from…
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Episode 192: The Reality of Airbnb Regulations in Utah: What Investors and Neighbors Need to Know
Salt Lake City just sent shockwaves through the local housing market by passing major new restrictions on short-term rentals (STRs). Effective July 1st, the rules for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts have shifted toward heavier business regulation. In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we dive deep...
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Episode 191: Is the Traditional "Starter Home" Dead in Utah?
The standalone single-family home with a big yard and a white picket fence in a prime Wasatch Front neighborhood is officially a thing of the past. Post-COVID, Utah’s housing market entered parabolic, "hockey-stick" growth, shifting core metro areas closer to the reality of major hubs like…
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Episode 190: Cash vs. Mortgage | Why Being Debt-Free Can Be an Expensive Mistake
Should you buy your next property in cash or aggressively pay off your current mortgage early? On this episode of the Loans Elevated podcast, Broch and TJ look past the emotional "debt-free" headlines to break down the hidden risks of tying up all your liquidity in a single asset. Did you know…
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Episode 189: The Warsh Era Begins: The Fed Flipped 180° & What it Means for Real Estate
The playbook has officially been flipped on its head. In this episode of the Loans Elevated podcast, we break down the massive philosophical shift under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh following his explosive first SEP press conference. From refusing to participate in the dot plot to declaring an end…
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Episode 188: 3-Star General Reveals the Hidden VA Loan Secret Most Vets Miss
In this week's episode of Loans Elevated, we are joined by an incredibly special couple who flew in just for this conversation: retired U.S. Army 3-Star General Doug Gabram and his wife Lori, an Army Veteran and combat nurse. Together, they share their raw, inspiring journey of military service,...
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Episode 187: Utah's AI infrastructure Dilemma: Water, Power, National Security, and the Kevin O'Leary Data Center
The Big Lie About Utah’s Data Centers? Are Utah’s massive new data center projects an environmental threat to our natural resources, or the biggest economic opportunity of the decade? In this episode of the Loans Elevated podcast, Broch sits down with land preservation expert, real estate...
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Ep 186: Cracking the AI Code | Why Your Business Isn't Ranking with Kimber Walton
Why didn't ChatGPT rank a top 1% national mortgage team as the best in Utah? In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we sit down with Kimber Walton, a Keller Williams expert obsessed with AI, research, and understanding what the tech revolution means for real estate professionals. If…
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Episode 185: The Truth About Kevin Warsh, Jerome Powell, and Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve just entered a brand-new era with the swearing-in of Kevin Warsh as Chairman. But the transition is anything but standard. Former Chair Jerome Powell is pulling a rare move not seen since 1948, refusing to leave the Fed completely and staying on as a governor. In this week's...
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Episode 184: How to Shop for a Mortgage Without Getting Ripped Off – The Truth About Rates, Points, and Fees
Are you shopping for a mortgage based only on getting the lowest interest rate and monthly payment? You might be walking straight into a predatory lending trap. In this week’s episode of Loans Elevated, we strip away the emotional manipulation of the mortgage industry and break down the tactical,...
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Episode 183: The Tax Strategies Every Business Owner Needs Before Buying a Home
Self-employed buyers often get blindsided during the mortgage process — not because they don’t make enough money, but because of how their taxes are structured. In this episode, we sit down with CPA and real estate tax strategist Dan to break down: Why tax write-offs can hurt mortgage approval…
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Episode 182: Self-Employed? Your Tax Return Might Be Costing You Houses
Most self-employed borrowers assume they don’t qualify because their tax returns don’t show enough income. But what if the problem isn’t your income… it’s how lenders are measuring it? In this episode, we break down how bank statement loans work, why they can be a game-changer for business…
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Episode 181: How Steve Maddox Built Edge Homes | What It Really Takes to Win in Real Estate
What does it actually take to build something that lasts in real estate? In this live episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, recorded at the Hale Centre Theatre, we sit down with Steve Maddox — the founder of Edge Homes — to talk about his journey from real estate agent to building one of the...
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Episode 180: How Renovation Loans Turn Overlooked Homes Into Opportunity
Most buyers are chasing the same move-in ready homes and losing. But what if the best opportunity in today’s market is the one that needs work? In this episode, we break down how renovation loans are helping buyers get into better homes, better locations, and create equity from day one… while...
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Episode 179: Mortgage Rates Just Jumped… Here’s What Buyers Need to Know
Mortgage rates were expected to fall… but instead, they spiked. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes — and why this market could actually create opportunity for buyers who know how to play it right. We dig into: Why mortgage rates are rising (even during global...
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Episode 178: Stop Chasing Leads. Do This Instead | Dustin Brohm
Most agents are still building their business by chasing the next deal. Cold calls. Open houses. Buying leads. It works… until it doesn’t. In this episode, Dustin Brohm breaks down the shift from chasing business to building a system that attracts clients instead. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just...
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Episode 177: Utah Has a Serious Problem (Great Salt Lake Crisis) | Josh Romney
Most people think the Great Salt Lake is just an environmental issue. It’s not. This is a public health risk, an economic risk, and a real estate risk for the entire state of Utah. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Romney to break down what’s actually happening — and what it means for...
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Episode 176: Why Billionaires Still Get Mortgages (And Why You Probably Should Too)
If you had enough cash to buy a house outright… would you? Most people say yes. But the wealthy do the opposite. In this episode, we break down why high-net-worth individuals and billionaires still choose to finance real estate—and what that reveals about leverage, liquidity, and long-term wealth...
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Episode 175: Your Content Isn’t Working — Here’s Why People Ignore It (ft. Neel Dhingra)
Most people don’t have a content problem. They have a communication problem. And it’s costing them attention, trust, and real business. In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we sit down with Neel Dhingra to break down why most content gets ignored—and what actually makes people pay...
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Episode 174: Why a Real Estate Crash is (Practically) Impossible
For years, people have been predicting a housing crash. But when you actually look at the data, the story is very different. In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we break down why a 2008-style housing crash is extremely unlikely in Utah and what the numbers are really showing about the...
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Episode 173: Reverse Mortgages Explained: The Most Misunderstood Tool in Retirement Finance
Reverse mortgages might be the most misunderstood financial tool in housing and retirement planning. In this episode, we break down what they actually are, where the bad reputation came from, and how sophisticated investors and financial planners are starting to use them strategically. We cover…
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Episode 172: “I Hope Realtors & Lenders Lose Their Jobs” — Let’s Talk About It
We received a comment that said: “Realtors and mortgage brokers are the most overvalued occupations in the country… I pray they all lose their jobs.” So we decided to address it head-on. In this episode of Loans Elevated, the three of us break down: Are mortgage lenders and real estate agents...
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Episode 171: Crypto Is Crashing… Is Housing Next? (Here’s What the Data Says)
Crypto is down. Markets are volatile. Headlines are loud, but does that mean the housing market is next to crash? In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we break down: • Why crypto and housing don’t move together • What actually slowed real estate in 2022 • How housing behaves in…
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Episode 170: The 4 Pillars of Real Estate Wealth (And Why Cash Flow Isn’t Enough)
Real estate investing isn’t about chasing cash flow, and that misconception is why most investors never build real wealth. In this episode, Broch and Jack Andrews unpack the 4 Pillars of Real Estate Wealth and explain how experienced investors evaluate deals differently than the average buyer.…
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Episode 169: 2026 Utah Housing Forecast: Why the Market Isn’t Crashing
The Utah housing market has been stuck in an unusual place, not booming, not crashing, just… running in place. In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we break down the 2026 Utah housing outlook using real market data and recent economic trends. Despite loud headlines predicting a crash…
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Episode 168: Why Most Realtors (and Lenders) Cost Clients More Than They Save
Most people hire a realtor or lender based on price, rate, or commission. That decision can quietly cost them years of financial progress. In this episode, we expose the uncomfortable truth about experience in real estate and mortgage lending and why transparency matters more than ever. We cover:...
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Episode 167: Selling Your Home Might Be the Smartest Financial Move Right Now
Mortgage rates are falling, and refinances are booming. But for many homeowners, refinancing isn’t the best solution. In this episode, we break down a powerful but often ignored strategy: selling and rebuying to reset your financial life. Using real-world math, we explain how homeowners are…
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Episode 166: Mortgage Rates, Trump & Housing Affordability | Separating Headlines from Reality
Mortgage rates don’t move because of politics—they move because of markets, incentives, and supply & demand. In this episode of the Loans Elevated Podcast, we break down recent headlines surrounding Trump, mortgage-backed securities, and housing affordability, and explain what actually matters...
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Episode 165: Mortgage Rates in 2026 | What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t)
Where are mortgage rates headed in 2026? Instead of guessing exact numbers, this episode focuses on what actually drives rates and how buyers and homeowners can win regardless of volatility. We break down inflation, job data, AI-driven economic shifts, housing demand, and the real wild cards...
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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 Utah, what it means to live in a non-disclosure state, and…
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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. mortgage system, MBS, investor risk, and how modern housing finance...
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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 importantly… How do they affect your mortgage and credit? In this...
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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 housing market across Utah and nationwide. We cover: • How today’s...
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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 why housing feels unaffordable… and what’s truly driving the...
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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: ☀️ How the 2025 law impacts solar incentives 🏠 When solar actually…
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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 tomorrow. In this episode, the Loans Elevated team breaks down…
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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 headlines don’t tell the full story. From the ongoing sell-off of mortgage-backed...
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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 season to negotiate thousands off list prices. We’re talking: 📉 Rates...
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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 this week’s episode of Loans Elevated, we break down what…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Loans Elevated Podcast delivers clear, strategic conversations on mortgages, real estate, and homeownership.
Hosted by Broch Lassig alongside TJ Heidenreich and Ryan King of The Lassig Team, a top 1% nationally ranked mortgage team, the show explores how housing decisions impact your financial future.
Each episode breaks down real-world mortgage strategy, market dynamics, and the role homeownership plays in building wealth, managing debt, and creating long-term optionality.
Whether you’re a homeowner, first-time buyer, or real estate professional, Loans Elevated helps you think differently about real estate and use it as a tool, not just a transaction.
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The Lassig Team at CrossCountry Mortgage
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The Loans Elevated Podcast delivers clear, strategic conversations on mortgages, real estate, and homeownership. Hosted by Broch Lassig alongside TJ Heidenreich and Ryan King of The Lassig Team, a top 1% nationally ranked mortgage team, the show explores how housing decisions impact your financial...
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