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
5.22.26 Basel III Capital Requirements; Insellerate's Josh Friend on Increasing Efficiency; Higher For Longer
In today’s episode, we go through MBA's recommendations about Basel III capital requirements. Plus, Robbie sits down with Insellerate’s Josh Friend for a discussion on increasing loan officer and sales manager efficiency. And we close by lookin...
5.21.26 MBA Secondary Takeaways; TransUnion's Satyan Merchant on Scoring Models; Bond Market Turnaround
In today’s episode, we go through big takeaways from MBA's Secondary and Capital Markets Conference in New York City. Plus, Robbie sits down with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant for a discussion on the accelerating shift toward mortgage credit sco...
5.20.26 Rate Cut Versus Hike; LendingTree’s Rob Bhatt on Insurance Costs; Warsh Outlook
In today’s episode, we go through the shifting rate calculus of the Federal Reserve under new chairman Warsh. Plus, Robbie sits down with LendingTree’s Rob Bhatt for a discussion on how home insurance costs are rising far faster than both infla...
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 hum...
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 ...
