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
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...
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 showcas...
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 pricin...
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 infla...
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 ...
