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. More at www.chrismancommentary.com.
Chrisman Commentary - Daily Mortgage News
Latest Episodes
7.2.26 Agency MBS Performance; First Lien Capital’s Bill Bymel on Distress Signals; June Payrolls Miss
Today’s episode includes a look at the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system during the first quarter of 2026. Plus, Robbie interviews First Lien Capital’s Bill Bymel on how insurance challenges, AI adoption in servi...
7.1.26 Stock Market Versus Economy; PennyMac’s Isaac Boltansky on Policy; Inflation Concerns
Today’s episode includes an explainer on why the stock market is not the economy. Plus, Robbie interviews PennyMac’s Isaac Boltansky on key federal policy developments shaping the housing market and broader U.S. economy. And we close with an ex...
6.30.26 Investor Outlook; Experian’s Likhitha Mahendar Singh on First-Time Home Buyers; Hawkish Versus Dovish
Today’s episode includes a look at how investors are interpreting policy and volume indicators to make informed decisions. Plus, Robbie interviews Experian’s Likhitha Mahendar Singh how the modern first-time homebuyer has evolved, why rental pa...
6.29.26 AI in Mortgage; Clear Capital's Jason Legare on Appraisal Modernization; Implied Volume Implications
Today’s episode includes a look at the practical use cases for AI in mortgage. Plus, Robbie interviews Clear Capital’s Jason Legare on why appraisal modernization adoption remains uneven despite clear efficiency gains, where alternatives such a...
6.26.26 HMDA Data and Housing Policy; Equifax’s Justin Demola on Credit Costs;
Today’s episode includes a look at the intersection of housing policy and HMDA data. Plus, Robbie interviews Equifax’s Justin Demola on how rising credit costs, higher borrower fallout rates, and inefficient credit-pull strategies are increasin...
