# 154. Betting on Yourself: How Lacey Faria Built a Thriving Mortgage Business

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Podcast: [Business Muscle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-muscle-6592864)
Published: 2026-06-29T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Everyone seems to be waiting for interest rates to drop before buying a home—but is that actually the smartest move? In this episode of Business Muscle, we sit down with mortgage expert Lacey Faria to discuss why waiting could end up costing buyers more in the long run. We break down the realities of today's housing market, refinancing, and why some of the best opportunities happen when everyone else is standing still. Lacey also shares her journey from leaving a salaried job to building a successful career in a male-dominated industry, the lessons she learned along the way, and what it takes to bet on yourself and build a business from the ground up. Enjoy! Work with Lacey: https://crosscountrymortgage.com/lynnfield-ma-4815/lacey-faria/ Download the FREE cash based practice checklist: https://tinyurl.com/5xxtd2xp You can follow us on Instagram @businessmusclepodcast, @elisecaira and @dr.ariel.dpt. Get your FREE Business Starter Checklist: https://www.businessmusclepodcast.com/freechecklist FIXXED: https://www.fixxedstudios.com/ Sweat Fixx: https://www.sweatfixx.com/

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