New Fed Reserve Chair, DSCR Loans, and Lending Rates • Learning With A Lender • Austin Clarence

New Fed Reserve Chair, DSCR Loans, and Lending Rates • Learning With A Lender • Austin Clarence

May 12, 2026 · 50 min

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Austin Clarence discusses the implications of the new Federal Reserve chair on interest rates and shares strategies for real estate investors.

Welcome to our monthly feature Learn With A Lender with  Austin Clarence . In this episode, Austin breaks down the upcoming Federal Reserve leadership change and what it could mean for interest rates and market volatility. Austin unpacks the often-misunderstood relationship between Fed policy and mortgage rates, while diving into practical strategies investors are using in today’s market, including DSCR loans, LLC structuring, and creative rate buydowns. Next, Austin explores how to find and build relationships with real estate investor clients through platforms like BiggerPockets and networking with financial professionals. Last, Austin covers powerful tax strategies such as depreciation and cost segregation, and how investors are continuing to scale rental portfolios even in a higher-rate environment. Subscribe to Austin’s newsletter by sending an email to  aclarence@nexalending.com . If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Austin Clarence can be reached at  +1 650-906-2376  and  aclarence@nexalending.com . This episode is brought to you by  Real Geeks  and  Courted.io .

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