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Chrisman Commentary - Daily Mortgage News
The Chrisman Commentary podcast provides daily insights into the mortgage industry, covering market trends, capital markets, and regulatory changes. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, each episode delivers expert analysis and industry perspectives on the forces shaping housing finance. Whether it’s mortgage rates, lending news, or economic shifts, the podcast offers a clear, concise breakdown of the most important developments.
10H AGO
8.10.26 Earnings Season; CMBA’s Paul Gigliotti on Advocacy; Spreads and Gains
Second-quarter mortgage earnings highlighted a widening divide between lenders adapting to a prolonged purchase-driven, higher-rate market, and those struggling with weaker volumes and profitability, reinforcing that the winners will ultimately be the companies that preserve the greatest strategic optionality rather...
3D AGO
8.7.26 AI Fears; Wilqo’s Tiffany Jacobelli on Team Building; Payrolls Friday
As AI dominates industry discussions, many see parallels to earlier fears that automated underwriting would replace human underwriters, yet the enduring need for human expertise (along with persistently high mortgage rates) continues to showcase the value of loan professionals and...
4D AGO
8.6.26 UWM Earnings; MSF’s Dawn Dawson on Mortgage Marketing; Ginnie Mae Custom Pools
UWM reported a mixed second quarter, with lower loan volume, a significant net loss, and a suspended dividend offset by a record $2.05 billion capital raise to strengthen its balance sheet, while management remains focused on competitive pricing and long-term...
5D AGO
8.5.26 M&A Activity; HomeLight’s Nick Friedman on Borrower Psychology; Mortgage Applications
Treasuries and Agency MBS have rallied on easing geopolitical tensions, while resilient labor market data, a narrowing trade deficit, and steady purchase-driven mortgage issuance reinforced expectations that the Fed will remain focused on inflation even as higher mortgage rates continue...
6D AGO
8.4.26 Moving and Shaking; Vesta’s Mike Yu on Mortgage Technology; Weary Agency MBS
As the mortgage industry prepares for a busy fall conference season, consolidation remains a defining theme, highlighted by reports that Mason-McDuffie Mortgage has agreed to sell its production business to Place/Envoy Mortgage while exploring a separate sale of its corporate...
1W AGO
8.3.26 Early Information Access; Aon’s John Dickson on Flood Insurance; Market Stability
Non-QM lenders see opportunity in stricter condominium underwriting standards introduced by the FHFA, while broader markets continue to underscore the premium value of timely information, highlighted by reports of potential changes to the Fed's meeting schedule and the launch of...
1W AGO
7.31.26 Reverse Mortgages; CATO Institute’s Jai Kedia on the Fed; High Bond Yields
Standing up a reverse mortgage division can't be that hard, can it? We go through some of the mechanics. Plus, Robbie interviews CATO Institute’s Jai Kedia on if the Fed's policy stance is getting closer to its target, and the...
2W AGO
7.30.26 Fannie and Freddie Profitability; ALTA’s Chris Morton on Title Insurance; Fed Takeaways
The profitability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the opening topic on today's podcast. Plus, Robbie interviews ALTA’s Chris Morton on first-quarter title insurance premiums, and the industry's preventative role in resolving title defects before closing as a form...
2W AGO
7.29.26 Around the Mortgage Industry; Experian’s Jamie Norris on Verification Integrations; Fed Decision Day
We go around the mortgage industry, in slightly more than 60 seconds, to begin today's episode. Plus, Robbie interviews Experian’s Jamie Norris on expanding data verification options and automation while enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and decision-making across the mortgage process. And...
2W AGO
7.28.27 Updating RESPA; PMSI’s John Walsh on Investor Reporting; Fed Framework
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is over 50 years old, but why it is so impractical to update is the discussion that kicks off today's podcast. Plus, Robbie interviews PMSI’s John Walsh on the mortgage investor reporting and...
2W AGO
7.27.26 Global Debt; Lower’s Paul Zinn on Retail Lending; Factors Driving Rates
Ever wonder how much debt is outstanding in the world? We go through that to kick off today's podcast. Plus, Robbie interviews Lower’s Paul Zinn on how successful retail mortgage teams are staying competitive by evolving their sales strategies, investing...
2W AGO
7.24.26 One-Year Look Back; Morgan Stanley’s Matthew Hornbach on Risks; Stagflation Creeping
Looking back at what we were discussing a year ago germane to the mortgage industry is how we begin today's episode. Robbie then interviews Morgan Stanley’s Matthew Hornbach on identifying the risks that investors and the mortgage industry may be...
3W AGO
7.23.26 Industry Consolidation; JazzX’s Varant Herculian on Change Management; Oil to Bonds
The continued pattern of consolidation in the mortgage industry is the lead-in for today's episode. Robbie then interviews JazzX’s Varant Herculian on effective change management and a clear strategy for integrating AI into workflows in ways that empower employees and...
3W AGO
7.22.26 Building Statistics; Pivot Financial’s Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert on Innovation; Mortgage-Backed Security Primer
We kick off the podcast with some figures surrounding building and building patterns in the United States. Robbie then interviews Pivot Financial's Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert on the importance of data integration, diversification beyond traditional Agency products to meet borrower needs, and...
3W AGO
7.21.26 Modern RESPA; Climative’s Winston Morton on Tappable Equity; Rate Reasoning
A discussion on the modern applicability of RESPA is how today's podcast kicks off. Robbie then interviews Climative’s Winston Morton on turning homeowner demand for energy and resilience upgrades into qualified financing opportunities. And the episode closes with the various...
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