Episode 59: The Powell vs. Trump Battle That’s Creating a Lending Goldmine (While Others Wait)

What happens when politics, the Fed, and real estate collide? Currently, Powell and Trump are at odds over interest rates, and while most investors are sitting on the sidelines, savvy private lenders see a significant opportunity.

In this episode, Rich Lennon breaks down the noise around interest rates, the housing market, and why speculation can destroy your wealth. More importantly, he’ll show you how to think like a lender who wins by staying conservative, protecting your money, and capitalizing on opportunities that others overlook. 

You’ll Learn How To:

• Spot the difference between speculation and real investing
• Understand what the Fed actually controls and what it doesn’t
• See why lower Fed rates don’t guarantee lower mortgage rates
• Protect your money when borrowers gamble on future price increases
• Use history and a little contrarian thinking to make smarter lending decisions
  
  

Who This Episode Is For:

• Private lenders worried about rising risk in a confusing market
• Investors who want clarity instead of hype and speculation
• Anyone who doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes of 2008 flippers

Why You Should Listen:
The market is loud with opinions, predictions, and hype, but wealth is built on facts, discipline, and clear strategy. This episode helps you cut through the noise, understand what’s really happening, and position yourself to profit while others get caught in speculation. You’ll leave with more confidence, clarity, and control over your lending decisions.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
[00:00] The flipper call that sparked this conversation
[01:00] Powell vs. Trump, what’s really at stake with Fed rates
[02:00] What the Fed actually controls and what investors get wrong
[04:00] Why mortgage rates follow the 10-year treasury, not Fed announcements
[06:00] Why contrarian investing matters now more than ever
[07:00] The real affordability crisis, and it’s not just interest rates
 [09:00] Why speculation is dangerous for flippers and lenders too
 [10:00] How to protect yourself and stay conservative in uncertain times

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