What to Consider Before You Commit to a Mortgage
Tue Feb 03 2026
Most people think commitment starts when they sign a contract. It doesn't!
It starts earlier—when you quietly decide, "If the right house shows up, we're doing this."
That's the moment most mortgage mistakes are born.
In this episode, Kevin Martini breaks down what actually matters before you commit to a mortgage—and why so many problems don't show up until after the excitement, the paperwork, and the leverage are gone.
This isn't an episode about rates.
Or timing.
Or market noise.
It's about clarity.
You'll hear why being "approved" isn't the same as being ready…
How surface-level approvals create false confidence…
Why mortgage structure is really about risk, not comfort…
And how choosing the wrong advisor often feels fine at first—until it doesn't.
If you're in that in-between space right now—not rushing, not browsing, just trying to do this smart—this episode will help you slow things down, ask better questions, and avoid the quiet mistakes people only talk about after it's too late.
🎯 Listen if you're thinking about buying, refinancing, or making a move soon—and want confidence before commitment.
👉 If this episode hits home, share it with someone who's "almost ready" but hasn't said it out loud yet.
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Most people think commitment starts when they sign a contract. It doesn't! It starts earlier—when you quietly decide, "If the right house shows up, we're doing this." That's the moment most mortgage mistakes are born. In this episode, Kevin Martini breaks down what actually matters before you commit to a mortgage—and why so many problems don't show up until after the excitement, the paperwork, and the leverage are gone. This isn't an episode about rates. Or timing. Or market noise. It's about clarity. You'll hear why being "approved" isn't the same as being ready… How surface-level approvals create false confidence… Why mortgage structure is really about risk, not comfort… And how choosing the wrong advisor often feels fine at first—until it doesn't. If you're in that in-between space right now—not rushing, not browsing, just trying to do this smart—this episode will help you slow things down, ask better questions, and avoid the quiet mistakes people only talk about after it's too late. 🎯 Listen if you're thinking about buying, refinancing, or making a move soon—and want confidence before commitment. 👉 If this episode hits home, share it with someone who's "almost ready" but hasn't said it out loud yet.