Oct 28, 202628 minS1
Host Yvette Misek recaps Fifth Street Capital’s NAMB trip to Las Vegas, highlighting networking wins, memorable team moments (including a Bellagio dinner and Gilligan’s Island costumes), and a $200 slot...
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The Tricky File
Hosted by yvettemisek · business · EN
About this Podcast:
🎙️ The Tricky File Podcast with Yvette Misek is where mortgage professionals come to talk about the deals nobody else can figure out. From DSCR loans and bank statement programs to investor strategies, non-QM solutions, and real-world mortgage scenarios, this podcast dives into the “tricky files” that brokers and loan officers face every day.Hosted by a 30yr mortgage industry veteran Yvette Misek of 5th Street Capital, each episode brings practical insights, market conversations, event recaps, creative financing solutions, and the latest products helping borrowers get approved in today’s market.Whether you’re a broker, loan officer, investor, or real estate professional, this show is built to help you think outside the box, structure smarter deals, and close more loans.If you love solving mortgage puzzles, finding solutions where others see roadblocks, and talking real scenarios — this podcast is for you.New episodes weekly.Let’s solve the tricky files together.
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What is The Tricky File about?
🎙️ The Tricky File Podcast with Yvette Misek is where mortgage professionals come to talk about the deals nobody else can figure out. From DSCR loans and bank statement programs to investor strategies, non-QM solutions, and real-world mortgage scenarios, this podcast dives into the “tricky files” that brokers and loan officers face every day.
What has The Tricky File covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What Happens in Vegas? Mortgage Pros, Deals & Gilligan's Island" (28 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Where the Loans Are Hiding: Mine Your Database for Deals" (7 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "Stop Waiting, Find Loans When Rates Rise" (30 September 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does The Tricky File publish?
The Tricky File publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 21 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Tricky File?
Booking probability for The Tricky File is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tricky File requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tricky File's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Tricky File are Lending & Credit Cards. The Tricky File has a business audience.
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The Tricky File is a business podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 7, 202618 minS1
Season 2 of The Tricky File shows loan officers how to stop waiting for "I need a mortgage" leads and start uncovering business inside their own databases. Focus on five groups — investors, self‑employed borrowers, cash...
- Sep 30, 202621 minS1
Yvette Misek explains how loan officers can source purchase and refinance business when interest rates are high by targeting real estate investors, self-employed borrowers, property managers, CPAs, declined files, and...
- Sep 18, 202618 minS1
The Fed raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, but mortgage rates don’t move in lockstep. In this episode Yvette Misek breaks down what the decision means for borrowers, investors, and loan officers, and...
- Sep 16, 20267 minS1
Episode 18 of The Tricky File explains how non-QM lenders can use short-term rental and Airbnb income to qualify borrowers when traditional lenders won’t. Yvette Misek covers required documentation—platform...
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- Sep 9, 20267 minS1
Host Yvette Misek breaks down Episode 17 on non‑QM solutions for borrowers with less than two years of self‑employment. Learn the real challenges underwriters face, the documentation that works (bank statements...
- Sep 2, 20267 minS1
Episode 16 of The Tricky File with Yvette Misek explains how non‑QM lenders evaluate recent employment gaps and career changes, and how brokers can document stability to get files approved. Includes compensating factors...
- Aug 26, 20267 minS1
Episode 15 of The Tricky File explains how to qualify borrowers with seasonal or variable income — from tourism and agriculture to commission and construction — by averaging earnings, using bank-statement...
- Aug 19, 20267 minS1
Host Yvette Misek breaks down episode 14: how non‑QM lenders verify crypto holdings and income, handle seasoning and volatility, and convert digital assets into qualifying funds. Learn practical documentation steps...
- Aug 12, 20267 minS1
Episode 13 of The Tricky File breaks down fix-and-flip and rehab loan essentials: LTC, LTV, ARV, draw schedules, and a real flipper case study that shows how non-QM financing closes fast and profits follow. Listen for...
- Aug 5, 20267 minS1
Episode 12 of The Tricky File explores the CFPB’s request for input on TRID timing and rescission rules and how potential exemptions or streamlining for cash‑out refinances could speed closings. We explain why...
- Jul 22, 20267 minS1
In Episode 11, host Yvette Misek explains how non‑QM lending makes manufactured and modular homes financeable by addressing titling, land vs. home loans, appraisal challenges, and lender overlays. Listen for a real case...
- Jul 15, 20269 minS1
Episode 10 explains how jumbo non‑QM loans serve high earners whose debt-to-income exceeds conventional limits. Yvette Misek walks through compensating factors, documentation options, common challenges like student debt...
- Jul 8, 202613 minS1
Episode 9 explores interest-only and flexible-payment non‑QM loans as strategic cash-flow tools for the right borrowers, covering IO periods, balloon options, best-fit scenarios, and a real-world case study. The episode...
- Jul 1, 20269 minS1
<p>Episode 8 of The Tricky File with Yvette Misek breaks down 1099 and P&L-only loans designed for gig workers, contractors, and freelancers whose tax returns don’t reflect true cash flow.</p> <p>Yvette explains how...
- Jul 1, 20269 minS1
Episode 8 of The Tricky File with Yvette Misek breaks down 1099 and P&L-only loans designed for gig workers, contractors, and freelancers whose tax returns don’t reflect true cash flow. Yvette explains how these...
- Jun 24, 20267 minS1
<p>Yvette Misek shows how to save non‑warrantable condos and handle appraisal shortfalls using flexible non‑QM solutions, compensating factors, and creative gap coverage.</p> <p>The episode covers common condo red...
- Jun 24, 20267 minS1
Yvette Misek shows how to save non‑warrantable condos and handle appraisal shortfalls using flexible non‑QM solutions, compensating factors, and creative gap coverage. The episode covers common condo red flags, lender...
- Jun 17, 202612 minS1
<p>Episode 6 breaks down ITIN and foreign national mortgage programs, CFPB guidance on immigration and ATR, and practical strategies to close non‑QM deals for immigrant borrowers and overseas investors.</p> <p>Learn...
- Jun 17, 202612 minS1
Episode 6 breaks down ITIN and foreign national mortgage programs, CFPB guidance on immigration and ATR, and practical strategies to close non‑QM deals for immigrant borrowers and overseas investors. Learn documentation...
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