2W AGO

5.19.26 ARM Resurgence; Acrisure’s Kristen Britton on Fraud Prevention; Near Term Catalysts

In today’s episode, we go through the shifting production composition as the yield curve steepens. Plus, Robbie sits down with Acrisure’s Kristen Britton for a discussion on how lenders are balancing speed, automation, fraud prevention, and human oversight as remote...

2W AGO

5.18.26 Rent Versus Own; Lower’s Craig Montgomery on Origination Trends; Shifting Rate Expectations

In today’s episode, we go through the costs of home ownership across major metropolitan areas. Plus, Robbie sits down with Lower’s Craig Montgomery for a discussion on how strategic leadership is shaping lender growth in 2026 through effective team building,...

2W AGO

5.15.26 Proxy Wars and Delinquencies; Click n’ Close’s Delores Lopez on Operations; The Week That Was

In today’s episode, we go through the most up-to-date delinquency statistics from MBA. Plus, Robbie sits down with Click n' Close’s Delores Lopes for a discussion on the role of a COO in this technological age, as well as women...

3W AGO

5.14.26 MBS Performance; Flex’s Ryan Metcalf on Demand; Consumer Consumption Characteristics

In today’s episode, we go through the recent performance of mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Plus, Robbie sits down with Flex’s Ryan Metcalf for a discussion on how financial fragility is reshaping the foundation of homeownership demand, challenging traditional credit models, and...

3W AGO

5.13.26 Inflation and The Fed; nCino’s Chris Gufford on Product Redesign; PPI Follows CPI

In today’s episode, we go through the Federal Reserve's dual-mandate balancing act. Plus, Robbie sits down with nCino’s Chris Gufford for a discussion on how AI is moving beyond hype to deliver measurable gains in mortgage operations, borrower experience, and...

3W AGO

5.12.26 Big Players Ball; Truework’s Ethan Winchell on Verifications; CPI Prints Hot

In today’s episode, we go through what sort of profitability and volume some of the larger players in the mortgage industry are doing. Plus, Robbie sits down with Truework’s Ethan Winchell for a discussion on how rising income volatility is...

3W AGO

5.11.26 Conference Previews and Chatter; Eris Innovations’ Geoffrey Sharp on Hedging Non-Agency; Payrolls Reaction

In today’s episode, we go through what to look forward to from MBA's Annual Secondary and Capital Markets conference in New York. Plus, Robbie sits down with Eris Innovations’ Geoffrey Sharp for a discussion on how to hedge non-Agency production,...

3W AGO

5.8.26 Prepayment Primer; Digital Risk’s Kim Lanham on Market Dynamics; April Nonfarm Payrolls

In today’s episode, we go through a primer on how current market gyrations are influencing prepayment speeds. Plus, Robbie sits down with Digital Risk’s Kim Lanham for a discussion on how the Iran conflict and broader geopolitical uncertainty are influencing...

4W AGO

5.7.26 Earnings and Volumes; FirstClose’s Dan Kellett on Seamless Experience; Powell Respective

In today’s episode, we look at the latest earnings calls and quarterly results from across the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with FirstClose’s Dan Kellett for a discussion on how forward-thinking lenders are using automation, faster cycle times, and...

4W AGO

5.6.26 Servicing Summit; Live With Sagent’s Chris Marshall, Evergreen Home Loans’ Scott Rodeman, Land Home’s Chris Wittrig, and Idaho HFA’s Jane Roethler; MBS Coupon Stack

In today’s episode, we look at the figures surrounding America's aging housing stock. Plus, Robbie sits down with Chris Marshall of Sagent at its 2026 Ignite Conference, as well as Scott Rodeman (Evergreen Home Loans), Chris Wittrig (Land Home), and...

4W AGO

5.5.26 Cinco De Mayo; Verus’ Dane Smith on Product Expansion; Figure’s Anthony Stratis on HELOCs; Return to Normalcy

In today’s episode, we look at figures associated with Hispanic lending in America. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure’s Anthony Stratis (for a discussion on the home equity lending space) and Verus’ Dane Smith (for a discussion on innovative loan...

4W AGO

5.4.26 Agency Profitability; AnnieMac’s Joe Panebianco on Competition; Economic Barometers

In today’s episode, we look at the profitability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plus, Robbie sits down with AnnieMac’s Joe Panebianco for a discussion on helping borrowers compete like cash purchasers, how affordability pressures are shaping borrower demand and...

May 1, 2026

5.1.26 Down Payment Assistance; Movement Mortgage’s Lyra Waggoner Interviews Rob and Robbie; Data Docket

In today’s episode, we look at the prevalence of various programs to qualify more borrowers for homes. Plus, Movement Mortgage’s Lyra Waggoner interviews Rob and Robbie on a listener mailbag list of topics. And we close by examining the macro economic...

Apr 30, 2026

4.30.26 Cash Buyers; CI&T’s Tim Von Kaenel on Solutions Ecosystems; Fed Dissent

In today’s episode, we look at the size of the all-cash buyer segment. Plus, Robbie sits down with CI&T’s Tim Von Kaenel for a discussion on building, integrating, and optimizing technology to drive differentiation, modernize operations, and navigate an increasingly...

Apr 29, 2026

4.29.26 Conference Topics; Halo Programs’ Kirk King on Recapture; Fed Decision Day

In today’s episode, we look at what is being discussed at April conferences. Plus, Robbie sits down with with Halo Programs Kirk King for a discussion on the ways originators are utilizing technology to automate daily marketing tasks to generate...