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.
Episodes
1313 episodes
4.24.26 Migration Trends; Experian’s Joy Mina and Ken Tromer; Delinquency Locations
In today’s episode, we go through some migration trends popping up across the U.S. Plus, Robbie sits down with Experian’s Joy Mina and Ken Tromer for a discussion on helping mortgage lenders cut costs and speed up closings by offering an early,...
4.23.26 Spec Pool Composition; Paddington Capital Management's Paul Musson on Monetary Policy; Labor Market Indicators
In today’s episode, we go through the our daily update from the Strait of Hormuz and how it is impacting borrower behavior. Plus, Robbie sits down with Paddington Capital Management’s Paul Musson for a discussion on how policymakers are repeate...
4.22.26 FHFA Announcements; loanDNA's Neil Sahota on AiMaxxing; Federal Reserve Predictions
In today’s episode, we go through the latest mortgage news emanating from Washington D.C. Plus, Robbie sits down with loanDNA’s Neil Sahota for a discussion on how the mortgage value chain is being reshaped, from origination through servicing, ...
4.21.26 Production Rankings; Cardinal Financial's Brian Hurd on Builders; Fed Chair Confirmation
In today’s episode, we go through the latest annual origination production rankings from lenders. Plus, Robbie sits down with Cardinal Financial’s Brian Hurd for a discussion on builder sentiment this spring, the push for attainable housing, ke...
4.20.26 Oil Price Tracking; Noise Media Group's Joseph Levi on SEO For AI; Upcoming Data
In today’s episode, we go through the ways mortgage rates are moving in lockstep with oil prices. Plus, Robbie sits down with Noise Media Group’s Joseph Levi for a discussion on how marketers are turning SEO budgets into generative engine optim...
4.17.26 Advocacy Takeaways; Verisk's Kingsley Greenland on Insurance Premiums; Fed Expectations
In today’s episode, we go through chatter from the hallways at the MBA Advocacy Conference. Plus, Robbie sits down with Verisk’s Kingsley Greenland for a discussion on how insurance companies are using climate modeling to improve their granular...
4.16.26 Generational Mobility; Berger Singerman's Geoffrey Lottenberg on AI Legal Implications; Economic Growth
In today’s episode, we go through the latest migration patterns from the U.S. Census Bureau. Plus, Robbie sits down with Berger Singerman's Geoffrey Lottenberg for a discussion on navigating the legal implications of AI in mortgage and lending ...
4.15.26 Funded Mortgage Volume; Evergreen Home Loans’ Tamra Rieger on Leadership; Rate Dovetail
In today’s episode, we go through the latest statistics pertaining to funded mortgage volume. Plus, Robbie sits down with Evergreen Home Loans’ Tamra Rieger for a discussion on leadership, building teams, and winning business in the current rat...
4.14.26 Fines Versus Taxes; Attorney Barry Levine on Delinquencies and Foreclosures; Agency MBS Performance
In today’s episode, we go through the differences between fines and taxes, with a little levity. Plus, Robbie sits down with attorney Barry Levine for a discussion on borrower behavior during delinquency (and how mortgage professionals can keep...
4.13.26 Liens and Mortgages; LendFriend Mortgage’s Eric Bernstein on Eligibility Standards; Economic Calendar Preview
In today’s episode, we go through the differences between a mortgage and a lien. Plus, Robbie sits down with LendFriend Mortgage’s Eric Bernstein for a discussion on how lenders' increasing use of alternatives like bank-statement and asset-base...
4.10.26 Mailbag Friday; CIC Credit’s Don Clement on Scoring Models; CPI Hot Hot Hot
In today’s episode, we go through the latest mailbag questions hitting my inbox. Plus, Robbie sits down with CIC Credit’s Don Clement for a discussion on how changing regulations, credit scoring models, and data strategies are reshaping borrowe...
4.9.26 Credit Rumors; OFA Group’s Thomas Gaffney on Blockchain; Fed Hikes or Cuts
In today’s episode, we go through the latest rumors surrounding Vantage Score. Plus, Robbie sits down with OFA Group’s Thomas Gaffney for a discussion on what real problems tokenization solves in mortgage finance today, where it will gain early...
4.8.26 Population Trends; ABL's Kevin Rodman on Niche Lending; March Prepayment Figures
In today’s episode, we go through population trends across the U.S. Plus, Robbie sits down with Asset Based Lending’s Kevin Rodman for a discussion on balancing demand across its lending platforms by staying disciplined on risk, adapting to shi...
4.7.26 VA Delinquencies; Moder's Erik Anderson on Palantir Partnership; War Moves Rates
In today’s episode, we go through the latest prepayment characteristics from VA loans. Plus, Robbie sits down with Moder’s Erik Anderson for a discussion on the company’s strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies to co-build an AI-powere...
4.6.26 Reshaping Housing Demand; Nestment’s Niles Lichtenstein on First Time Home Buyers; Prepayment Characteristics
In today’s episode, we go through some trends that are increasingly reshaping housing demand. Plus, Robbie sits down with Nestment’s Niles Lichtenstein for a discussion on giving first-time buyers the clarity, confidence, and plan to make homeo...
4.3.26 Good (News) Friday; Birchwood Credit Services'; Samantha Markwood on Brand; Agency MBS Issuance
In today’s episode, we go through some good news on this Good Friday. Plus, Robbie sits down with Birchwood Credit Services’ Samantha Markwood for a discussion on brand strategy for mortgage companies in the age of AI and what marketing tactics...
4.2.26 Fannie and Freddie Rumors; Relcu's Abhi Thakur on Ecosystem Building; Trump Relief Remarks
In today’s episode, we go through some rumors that we're hearing about Fannie and Freddie. Plus, Robbie sits down with Relcu’s Abhi Thakur for a discussion on how to improve decision-making, streamline consumer data management and engagement, a...
4.1.26 Strategic Partnerships; Bloomberg Intelligence’s Erica Adelberg on Mortgage-Backed Securities; Mortgage Applications
In today’s episode, we go through the latest strategic partnerships in the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Bloomberg’s Erica Adelberg for a discussion on MBS investor sentiment, spread movements, and changes in prepayment charact...
3.31.26 Appraisal Info; Guild's Terry Schmidt on Leadership; Economic Growth Fears
In today’s episode, we go through the latest on the UAD 3.6 implementation. Plus, Robbie sits down with Guild Mortgage’s Terry Schmidt for a discussion on understanding borrower behavior, adoption of AI-driven and digital capabilities, affordab...
3.30.26 Housing Supply Update; Lennar's Laura Escobar on Mentorship; Fed Balance Sheet
In today’s episode, we go through the latest on housing supply and demand across the nation. Plus, Robbie sits down with Lennar’s Laura Escobar for a discussion on leadership, housing trends, people-first leadership, and the ongoing evolution o...
3.27.26 Thoughts on Thought Leadership; Bridger Investment Partners Sadie Gurley on Deploying Capital; War Continues
In today’s episode, we go through some excellent writing being put out by individuals in the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Bridger Investment Partners’ Sarah “Sadie” Gurley for a discussion on the role of investment advisors sp...
3.26.26 Compliance Review; Polunsky Beitel Green's Peter Idziak on Executive Orders; Labor Indicators
In today’s episode, we go through the relationship between oil prices and mortgage rates. Plus, Robbie sits down with Polunsky Beitel Green's Peter Idziak for a discussion on President Trump’s executive order’s impact on mortgage regulations. A...
3.25.26 Low Credit Borrowers; PRMG’s Kevin Peranio on Virtual Assistants; Rate Dance
In today’s episode, we go through the true cost of financial crime. Plus, Robbie sits down with PRMG’s Kevin Peranio for a discussion on implementing virtual assistants that help find the right documents and borrower information, streamline int...
3.24.26 Random Rates; Xactus’ Shelley Leonard and Experian’s Michele Bodda on Credit; Surveys on Sentiment
In today’s episode, we go through how in these modern times, a tweet can impact bond market pricing. Plus, Robbie sits down with Xactus’ Shelley Leonard and Experian’s Michele Bodda for a discussion on shifts in credit scoring, opportunities to...
3.23.26 Agency MBS Purchases; Castor Financial's Brooks Champagne on Qualifying Borrowers; Tweets Influencing Markets
In today’s episode, we go through the announcement by Fannie and Freddie to buy more MBS. Plus, Robbie sits down with Castor Financial’s Brooks Champagne for a discussion on solving DTI snags with unique income stacking qualification and asset ...
