Loans Elevated
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.
Loans Elevated
Episode 182: Self-Employed? Your Tax Return Might Be Costing You Houses
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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 owners, and how holistic mortgage planning can dramatically increase buying power.
We also walk through a real scenario where a borrower went from showing $30K/year on tax returns to qualifying with over $84K/month in income using bank statements.
If you’re self-employed — or work with self-employed clients — this is an episode you need to hear.
🎙 Loans Elevated Podcast
Clear, strategic conversations on mortgages, real estate, and home financing — designed to help you make confident, informed decisions without the hype.
Hosted by Loans Elevated, presented by The Lassig Team at CrossCountry Mortgage.
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Hosts:
Broch Lassig - Branch Manager | NMLS 340314
TJ Heidenreich - Sales Manager | NMLS 1802412
Ryan King - Loan Officer | NMLS 1870771
Branch NMLS 2048956
Equal Housing Opportunity.
All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions may apply.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC | NMLS 3029
www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.
