On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Stan Middleman, founder, president and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, about adapting to changing economic conditions, the risks he sees in this market and what it means to play the long game. Related to this episode: Freedom Mortgage founder addresses ’extraordinary’ credit profiles, profitabil…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, about what’s happening in the non-QM part of the industry and his outlook for 2025. Related to this episode: Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions taps Hutchens for president role, promotes three others | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Mo…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jonathon Haddad, chairman and CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), about his vision for the broker channel and the long-term goal to get to 50% market share. Related to this episode: AIME names Jonathon Haddad as new CEO and chairman | HousingWire HousingWire | Y…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales and what housing demand today is showing us about the spring. Related to this episode: Did lower mortgage rates lead to higher home prices in October? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode!…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Gary Acosta, co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) about how the incoming Trump administration could affect the real estate market in 2025. The two discuss inventory, immigration, regulation and more. Related to this episode: Trump’s…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what Trump is looking for in a Treasury Secretary and how that could affect mortgage rates. The two also discuss housing starts and purchase applications. Related to this episode: Here’s why we won’t build millions of new homes | HousingWire HousingWire…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how Rocket and Zillow are playing to win in this market, lender profits in Q3 and whether we can realistically build houses on federal land. Related to this episode: How Rocket Mortgage plans to win in 2025 | HousingWire Zillow’s mortgage business is g…

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Marc Trachtenberg, CEO at Silk Title Company, about how transparency can fuel real partnership between lenders and title companies and what he's doing to forge relationships that benefit everyone. Related to this episode: Silk Title Co IMB Summit | HousingWire Marc Trachtenberg …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the very positive housing credit report and where mortgage rates are headed. Related to this episode: Credit data shows: There’s no housing crash coming | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire D…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Vinay Singh, chief financial officer and chief AI officer at HUD, about technology and how his team is forging a path toward innovation at the department. Related to this episode: Technology and AI | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The Hous…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, mortgage rates and what happens to housing if we see a mass deportation of construction workers. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Hale, CEO and founder of Mortgage Advisory Partners, about the election and what he thinks we'll see on mortgage rates, regulation, GSE conservatorship and more. Related to this episode: Housing Market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Cecelia Raine, vice president of servicing innovation and engagement at Freddie Mac, about their vision for servicing and how they are using technology to enhance the customer experience. Related to this episode: Resolve | Freddie Mac Resolve APIs | Freddie Mac A Proactive Guide for Servi…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Anthony Lamacchia, founder and CEO of Lamacchia Companies and Lamacchia Realty, about the state of the housing market one year after the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, the industry’s “addiction to mortgage rates” and the election. Related to this episode: Commission Lawsuits | HousingWire Housin…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Fed meeting and where mortgage rates are headed. Related to this episode: Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps, but Trump’s victory sows doubts on future moves | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire E…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Trump’s election and how that could impact the housing industry, including regulation, GSE conservatorship, HUD, AI and more. Related to this episode: Trump’s presidency signals new regulatory era for mortgages | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the election and where mortgage rates are headed in a Trump presidency. Related to this episode: Where are mortgage rates headed under President Trump? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Da…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, inventory and what people are afraid of when it comes to this election. Related to this episode: 38% of early voters say housing affordability influenced their pick for president | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about Housin…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bill Killmer, Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs at the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the election and the issues MBA is working on across the aisle. Related to this episode: Election season is in the air at MBA Annual | HousingWire Mortgage Bankers Assocatio…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about where rates have gone after Friday’s negative jobs report and what to look for on election day. Related to this episode: Why did mortgage rates rise after the negative jobs report? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy th…

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brennan O'Connell, director of data solutions at Optimal Blue, about the significance of rate lock data and how lenders are using that data to their advantage. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Optimizing originator retention: How Optimal Blue’s tools and AI solutions keep l…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sonu Mittal, senior vice president and head of single-family acquisitions at Freddie Mac, about the changes announced this week on repurchase remedies, appraisal waivers and more. Related to this episode: No undue risk! Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver ext…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home sales, home prices, jobs data and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: October jobs report will influence Fed policy, mortgage rates path | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily p…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about all the news coming out of the MBA Annual conference, including changes to appraisal alternative guidelines and an expansion of a fee-based alternative to repurchasing loans. Related to this episode: FHFA to allow alternative appraisal methods on purch…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with David McCarthy, managing director and head of legislative affairs at the CRE Finance Council, about how the election could affect housing policy. McCarthy discusses outcome scenarios for taxes, bank capital, GSE reform and regulation depending on which party wins the presidency, but also …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what to look for on jobs week to know where mortgage rates are headed. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with executives from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers: Executive Director Valerie Saunders and President Jim Nabors, about issues facing their members, market share and their new homebuyer report. Related to this episode: Valerie Saunders | LinkedIn Jim Nabors | LinkedIn National A…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the real reason mortgage rates rose this week and how the election could impact pricing. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines th…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Adam Ozimek, chief economist at Economic Innovation Group, about how the next president can solve our housing crisis — no matter who wins the White House. Related to this episode: Housing affordability is a political unifier among swing-state voters | HousingWire Adam Ozimek | X HousingWi…

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Erin Wester, vice president of product management at Optimal Blue, about the broad role of pricing engines in the lending landscape. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Erin Wester | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing starts and stubborn mortgage rates. Related to this episode: The Fed’s monetary policy is stifling new construction | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the mos…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the promise —and threat — of AI for the housing industry. Related to this episode: Artificial Intelligence | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling art…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what’s keeping mortgage rates from falling and why Americans don’t have to worry about the dollar crashing. Related to this episode: Today’s Locked Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The Hou…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lisa Comito, president of Greater Bergen Realtors, about the challenges in the New Jersey housing market and how she’s leveraging AI. Related to this episode: It’s no longer a frenzy, but the Bergen County housing market is still hot | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about Hou…

On today's sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Anand Singh, Vice President of Location Intelligence and Gen. AI Property Insights at CoreLogic about identifying the next great American neighborhood. Related to this episode: Location Intelligence Growth Solutions | HousingWire Anand Singh | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More…

In today's episode, editor Chris Clow talks with lead analyst Logan Mohtashami about the rate environment and where the country needs rates to be to sustain growth in home sales. Related to this episode: Today’s Locked Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast exa…

In today’s episode, Senior Director of Data and Content Tracey Velt talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how agents and brokerages are faring post-NAR settlement changes and the impacts of hurricane season on area housing markets. Related to this episode: After the waters recede: LOs, agents grapple with Helene and Milton devastation | H…

In today’s episode, Senior Director of Data and Content Tracey Velt talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the impacts of the recent hurricanes on housing, inventory, and a sneak peek into home price forecasts for 2025. Related to this episode: Tampa housing market comes to a halt as Hurricane Milton looms | HousingWire Today’s Locked Mortg…

In today’s episode, managing editor James Kleimann speaks with Tim Bowler and Troy Tomas. Tim is the president of ICE Mortgage Technology and Troy is the vice president of of engineering at ICE. Tim and Troy join the podcast today to talk with James about ICE’s decision to sunset its Encompass SDK platform in favor of more modern solutions. Related…

On the third episode of this Capital Market miniseries sponsored by Optimal Blue, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jim Glennon, vice president of hedging and trading client services at Optimal Blue. Sarah and Jim discuss trading in the mortgage market and larger market dynamics. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Jim Glennon | LinkedIn H…

In today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about jobs numbers and how they affect mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Jobs report sends mortgage rates higher Housing Market Tracker | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported acr…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about highlights from HousingWire’s first-ever IMB Summit held in Dallas this week. Related to this episode: IMB Summit: Holstering the “money gun,” addressing the homeowner’s insurance crisis & more | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about Housin…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, housing demand, inventory and home prices. Related to this episode: Housing demand firming up with lower mortgage rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast exam…

In today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Absolute Home Mortgage CEO Matthew VanFossen to update us on what's happening in the industry now that the NAR Settlement changes have been in effect for a while. Related to this episode: Commission Lawsuits | HousingWire Matthew VanFossen | LinkedIn Absolute Home Mortgage HousingWire | Y…

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Ed Gerding, senior vice president of risk solutions at Consolidated Analytics, about the shape and benefits of a proactive approach to QC strategy. Related to this episode: Ed Gerding | LinkedIn Consolidated Analytics The holistic approach: A paradigm shift in quality control | …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about where we can expect housing data, especially mortgage rates, to go in the next three months and into 2025. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily p…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Dan Hanson, executive director of enterprise partnerships at loanDepot, about origination trends, including home equity, ARM loans, M&A and more. Related to this episode: Dan Hanson | loanDepot HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podc…

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtasahami about the positive housing data published this week, including purchase apps and new home sales. Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast …

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Nora Aguirre, President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), about the organization's vision and mission, as well as the Hispanic Wealth Report they just released. Related to this episode: The challenges and opportunities for Hispanic real estate age…

On the second episode of this Capital Market miniseries sponsored by Optimal Blue, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Vough, Vice President of Hedging and Trading Product at Optimal Blue to talk about why hedging is so important to lenders. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Mike Vough | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More info about …