2026 Mortgage Rates & Lending Update for Real Estate Investors with Caeli Ridge
From Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast by Kathy Fettke / RealWealth
May 5, 2026 · 18 min
About this episode
Kathy Fettke interviews mortgage expert Caeli Ridge about the 2026 lending landscape for real estate investors.
On this episode of The Real Wealth Show , Kathy Fettke sits down with mortgage expert Caeli Ridge for a 2026 lending update built for real estate investors. They break down today's investor mortgage rates, HELOCs, cash-out refinances, DSCR loans, paying points, and why experienced investors are still buying in today's market. If you're waiting for rates to drop or sitting on equity, this episode will help you think like an investor—and do the math. 🏦 Want to connect with Caeli? Visit www.Realwealth.com/Lender . 🏡 Interested in Kathy's Q2 Housing Forecast? Visit www.Realwealth.com/Webinars DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com
People in this episode
Host: Kathy Fettke
Guest: Caeli Ridge
Topics covered
- mortgage rates
- real estate investing
- lending update
- HELOCs
- cash-out refinances
- DSCR loans
Keywords
- mortgage rates
- real estate
- investor loans
- HELOC
- cash-out refinance
- DSCR loans
- real estate market
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RealWealth, Real Wealth Show, www.Realwealth.com, www.RealWealthShow.com
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