Mortgage Gumbo with Dwayne Stein
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Episodes
December 20, 2025 • 43 mins
So what did we learn in 2025? Your Chef Dwayne Stein reflects on lessons learned in 2025, and what to expect going into 2026. The major thing we learned in 2025 is the "Locked In" effect. Sellers are no longer settling for lower offers. Sellers are choosing to de-list rather than take a low ball offer. Also on todays menu, the latest jobs report, CPI, and Social Security recipients got a nice little bump in their COLA's. Cost of Li...
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December 13, 2025 • 41 mins
2025 is drawing to a close and your Chef Dwayne Stein has what you need to know to be a Home Buyer in 2026. But to start the show Dwayne talks about his surprise at the Fed actually reading and using the data to Cut Rates. Also, he covers the home inventory numbers by state, and home price expectations.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 12/13/25
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December 13, 2025 • 45 mins
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hasn't been following the data, so your Chef Dwayne Stein wonders whether or not he will cut rates. Also on today's menu is New Loan Limits and Where is the Housing Market going? Finally, Dwayne has been talking about it for months, but Buy Now and Pay Later has some numbers that many will find surprising.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 12/06/25
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November 22, 2025 • 44 mins
Happy Thanksgiving from your Chef Dwayne Stein! This week Dwayne has a refresher course on the difference between Pre Approved versus Pre Qualified. If you don't know the difference it could keep you from realizing the dream of home ownership. All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 11/22/25
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November 22, 2025 • 44 mins
Tis the Season for Christmas Credit Card Tips from your Chef Dwayne Stein. BUt first, the Government shut down has ended! But what does that mean? And what about rates? Dwayne covers it all.
Todays big ticket item is Christmas Credit Card Tips. It's never too early to start making plans against Santa Claus and the credit bills that come do after Christmas is over.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 11/15/25
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November 22, 2025 • 44 mins
Happy Veterans Day from the Gumbo Nation and your Chef Dwayne Stein! This week Dwayne is conducting a VA Loan Master Class. If you're a Veteran or know a Veteran, they need to listen to this show if they are in the Market for a new home or existing home. Specifically Dwayne discusses what types there are and which one is best for you. All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 11/8/25
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September 27, 2025 • 43 mins
If you or a friend, or family member is ready to get into the Housing Market now that Rates are falling, then this is the show for you! Your Chef Dwayne Stein is sharing his 1st Time Home Buyers Cheat Sheet. All the questions you have as a new home buyer, and a lot of questions you didn't even know you should have. Later Dwayne talks about the New & Existing Home data that we received this week, as well as our weekly segment we lik...
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September 22, 2025 • 43 mins
The Fed Cuts Rates! You heard that right! The Fed Cuts Rates!. Your Chef Dwayne Stein has been saying it for a while now! So now the question becomes...is it time to trade in your rates? A Rate Trade In may be just what you need, and Dwayne will tell you why.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 9/20/25
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September 22, 2025 • 43 mins
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Dwayne Stein and Mortgage Gumbo on 11 years on the Radio! Eleven years of education and options, and Chalmatian Wisdom from Gods Country on the Northshore. Dwayne has a cavalcade of guests and well wishers to help celebrat this momentous occasion...Gregory Ricks of Winning at Life, iHeart New Orleans Market President Tori Kahl, Law and Title Titan Jeff LeSaicherre, and the Queen of Insurance Collette Biedenkopf...
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September 22, 2025 • 40 mins
Rates are falling, but what does that mean for you? Your Chef Dwayne Stein will explain. All signs point to the Fed dropping rates very soon, so what can you expect. How does that affect you? Also Dwayne discusses Affordability, and gives you examples and expectations.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 9/6/25
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September 22, 2025 • 44 mins
It's that time of year! It's time for the Annual Fantasy Football Extravaganza with your Football Sherpa Jason Fontenelle. Jason and Dwayne Break down all the positions, the Must Haves and Sleepers. Get your knowledge on with this yearly Fantasy Football Primer!
Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 8/30/25
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September 22, 2025 • 40 mins
What is a Non QM Loan? Your Chef Dwayne Stein will explain what it is and why the people of South Louisiana should know about it. Later Dwayne goes over the latest data on Existing Home sales. Finally lets get you in the game with a refi and falling rates.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 8/23/25
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September 22, 2025 • 41 mins
What are Real Estate Contingencies? Your Chef Dwayne Stein will explain what they are and how they can help when writing a purchase agreement and contract. Also Dwayne goes over the latest New Home Sales data, and recaps Jerome Powell latest announcements.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 8/16/25
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August 9, 2025 • 43 mins
This week your Chef Dwayne Stein has put together a Fact vs Fiction guide to help 1st Time Home Buyers. Also, Dwayne continues to ring the bell about Buy Now and Pay Later schemes. Also, some folks from the Bureau of Labor & Statistics was Fired! Find out who.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 8/9/25
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August 2, 2025 • 44 mins
This week your Chef Dwayne Stein is talking about Home Affordability. How much Home can you afford? Dwayne goes into detail on how you can go into the housing search armed with all the knowledge you need. Also Dwayne takes about the Jobs Report and answers the question of whether or not the Housing Market is stuck or frozen.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 08/02/25
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July 26, 2025 • 43 mins
Your Chef Dwayne Stein is back from Arizona and he is tanned, rested, and ready! Buy Now Pay Later is still a big issue, and Dwayne is the only one talking about the problem that it presents. Todays big topic is that home sales are falling. Well duh!
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 7/26/25
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July 19, 2025 • 43 mins
This week your Chef Dwayne Stein takes a deep dive into FHA Loans. How can an FHA loan help you? Years ago Dwayne didn't have much good to say about FHA Loans. But things change, and he brought reciepts! Also Dwayne covers the new CPI & PPI numbers and does his weekly segment "Rate Watch".
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 7/19/25
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July 12, 2025 • 44 mins
The Queen of Insurance - Collette Biedenkopf is live in studio today! Your Chef Dwayne Stein has rolled out the red carpet for her Royal Higness to talk about all things home insurance. The first thing that the Queen addresses is the Cost of Insurance. Is there any relief on the horizon? Also Dwayne and Collette discuss the importance of photographic evidence of your property, updating your policy when you make a large purchase, an...
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July 12, 2025 • 43 mins
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!
This week your Chef Dwayne Stein answers a common question for home buyers. I'm under contract to buy a home...so now what? Dwayne goes through a bit of a checklist for you. Go out and get some insurance quotes, schedule inspections, and more. Also Dwayne gives his thoughts on this months new Job Report, and how it can affect mortgage rates.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 07-05-25
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June 28, 2025 • 44 mins
This week your Chef Dwayne Stein explains what home affordability means. Why seller paid concessions is better than lower purchase price.Also Dwayne talks about Student Loans and Buy Now Pay Later syndrome that is sweeping the nation.
All that and more on Mortgage Gumbo w/ Dwayne Stein 6/28/25
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