Refinance rates have dipped to 6.18 percent. On the surface, it looks like relief—a break from the 7.5 percent nightmare of early 2024. But here's what the headlines won't tell you: That "cheaper" rate just became a trap. Because while rates fell, lenders changed the entire game. The old rule was simple. Refinance to 80 Loan-to-Value. Maximize leverage. Get the equity out. That playbook built fortunes in 2023. Today, it will destroy your portfolio. In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcas...
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Refinance rates have dipped to 6.18 percent. On the surface, it looks like relief—a break from the 7.5 percent nightmare of early 2024. But here's what the headlines won't tell you: That "cheaper" rate just became a trap. Because while rates fell, lenders changed the entire game. The old rule was simple. Refinance to 80 Loan-to-Value. Maximize leverage. Get the equity out. That playbook built fortunes in 2023. Today, it will destroy your portfolio. In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcas...
The Safety Formula: How to Bulletproof Your Portfolio Against Rate Shocks
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The Safety Formula: How to Bulletproof Your Portfolio Against Rate Shocks
In the last episode, we showed you how to unlock tax-free liquidity from your properties. But accessing cash is only half the battle. If you leverage up without a safety net, one market shift could wipe you out. In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell reveals the defensive playbook. We're moving from "how to get the money" to "how to keep the assets." This is the masterclass on risk management for the high-leverage investor. Tune in to learn: The "Safety LTV" Rule: ...
5-Minute PRIME: Bite-Sized Investing Insights
Refinance rates have dipped to 6.18 percent. On the surface, it looks like relief—a break from the 7.5 percent nightmare of early 2024. But here's what the headlines won't tell you: That "cheaper" rate just became a trap. Because while rates fell, lenders changed the entire game. The old rule was simple. Refinance to 80 Loan-to-Value. Maximize leverage. Get the equity out. That playbook built fortunes in 2023. Today, it will destroy your portfolio. In this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcas...
