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
1342 episodes
6.5.26 International Money Flows; MeridianLink's Larry Katz on Simplifying Lending; May Payrolls
Today's episode includes a look at how money flows around the globe. Plus, Robbie sits down for an interview with MeridianLink's Larry Katz on how to simplify the complexity behind lending while empowering financial institutions to focus
6.4.26 loanDepot Lawsuit; BMO’s Tom Parrish on Homeownership Trends; Costs Versus Economic Weakness
Today's episode includes some notable updates from the loanDepot LO comp lawsuit. Plus, Robbie sits down for an interview with BMO’s Tom Parrish on why homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American dream even as affordability challenges, ...
6.3.26 Pulte Promotion; Experian’s Sophia Cheung on Verifications; MBS Performance
Today's episode includes reaction to FHFA Director Bill Pulte being named the acting director of national intelligence. Plus, Robbie sits down for an interview with Experian’s Sophia Cheung on simplifying and modernizing the verification proces...
6.2.26 Mergers and Acquisitions; TD Bank’s Scott Lindner on Home Buying Trends; Federal Reserve Regime
Today's episode includes a discussion on the various mergers and acquisitions we are seeing around the mortgage and real estate industries. Plus, Robbie sits down for an interview with TD Bank’s Scott Lindner on the shift in how first-time buye...
6.1.26 Cutting Versus Hiking; Movement Mortgage's Lyra Waggoner on Career Building; Payrolls Expectations
Today's episode includes a discussion on if future Federal Reserve rate hikes are warranted. Plus, an interview with Rob Chrisman and Movement Mortgage's Lyra Waggoner on breaking into mortgage banking, what it actually takes to run a lender da...
5.29.26 Sobering Statistics; Pineapple's Shubha Dasgupta on Blockchain Lending; Calendar Closing
Today's episode includes a discussion on some poorly-trending data from the mortgage and housing markets, an interview with Pineapple's Shubha Dasgupta on the progress and process of mortgages being originated on the blockchain, (and the use ca...
5.28.26 Shifts in Yield Curve; Sagent’s Sridhar Sharma and Shane Leonard on Underwriting Technology; Fed Easing Bias
Today's episode includes a discussion on the ever-changing slope of the yield curve, an interview with Sagent’s Sridhar Sharma and Shane Leonard on how the latest and greatest in underwriting technology is reducing friction in the mortgage orig...
5.27.26 Headlines Versus Fundamentals; NEO Home Loans Ryan Grant on Originators; Mortgage Apps Down
Today's episode includes a discussion on the ways headlines are driving rate movements, an interview with NEO Home Loans Ryan Grant on the evolution of interactions between mortgage professionals and borrowers, and how companies can best provid...
5.26.26 Rate Realities; David Lykken on Lessons in Mortgage; Middle East Tensions
Topics on today's episode include rate expectations versus realities, an interview with David Lykken on transformation in mortgage lending over the past five-plus decades, as well as lessons on leadership, and renewed clashes in the Middle East...
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 ...
5.15.26 Proxy Wars and Delinquencies; Click n' Close’s Delores Lopez on Operations; The Week That Was
In today’s episode, we go through the most up-to-date delinquency statistics from MBA. Plus, Robbie sits down with Click n' Close’s Delores Lopes for a discussion on the role of a COO in this technological age, as well as women in leadership ro...
5.14.26 MBS Performance; Flex’s Ryan Metcalf on Demand; Consumer Consumption Characteristics
In today’s episode, we go through the recent performance of mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Plus, Robbie sits down with Flex’s Ryan Metcalf for a discussion on how financial fragility is reshaping the foundation of homeownership demand, chall...
5.13.26 Inflation and The Fed; nCino’s Chris Gufford on Product Redesign; PPI Follows CPI
In today’s episode, we go through the Federal Reserve's dual-mandate balancing act. Plus, Robbie sits down with nCino’s Chris Gufford for a discussion on how AI is moving beyond hype to deliver measurable gains in mortgage operations, borrower ...
5.12.26 Big Players Ball; Truework's Ethan Winchell on Verifications; CPI Prints Hot
In today’s episode, we go through what sort of profitability and volume some of the larger players in the mortgage industry are doing. Plus, Robbie sits down with Truework’s Ethan Winchell for a discussion on how rising income volatility is res...
5.11.26 Conference Previews and Chatter; Eris Innovations' Geoffrey Sharp on Hedging Non-Agency; Payrolls Reaction
In today’s episode, we go through what to look forward to from MBA's Annual Secondary and Capital Markets conference in New York. Plus, Robbie sits down with Eris Innovations’ Geoffrey Sharp for a discussion on how to hedge non-Agency productio...
5.8.26 Prepayment Primer; Digital Risk’s Kim Lanham on Market Dynamics; April Nonfarm Payrolls
In today’s episode, we go through a primer on how current market gyrations are influencing prepayment speeds. Plus, Robbie sits down with Digital Risk’s Kim Lanham for a discussion on how the Iran conflict and broader geopolitical uncertainty a...
5.7.26 Earnings and Volumes; FirstClose's Dan Kellett on Seamless Experience; Powell Respective
In today’s episode, we look at the latest earnings calls and quarterly results from across the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with FirstClose’s Dan Kellett for a discussion on how forward-thinking lenders are using automation, faster...
5.6.26 Servicing Summit; Live With Sagent's Chris Marshall, Evergreen Home Loans' Scott Rodeman, Land Home's Chris Wittrig, and Idaho HFA's Jane Roethler; MBS Coupon Stack
In today’s episode, we look at the figures surrounding America's aging housing stock. Plus, Robbie sits down with Chris Marshall of Sagent at its 2026 Ignite Conference, as well as Scott Rodeman (Evergreen Home Loans), Chris Wittrig (Land Home)...
5.5.26 Cinco De Mayo; Verus' Dane Smith on Product Expansion; Figure's Anthony Stratis on HELOCs; Return to Normalcy
In today’s episode, we look at figures associated with Hispanic lending in America. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure’s Anthony Stratis (for a discussion on the home equity lending space) and Verus’ Dane Smith (for a discussion on innovative l...
5.4.26 Agency Profitability; AnnieMac's Joe Panebianco on Competition; Economic Barometers
In today’s episode, we look at the profitability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plus, Robbie sits down with AnnieMac’s Joe Panebianco for a discussion on helping borrowers compete like cash purchasers, how affordability pressures are shaping bo...
5.1.26 Down Payment Assistance; Movement Mortgage's Lyra Waggoner Interviews Rob and Robbie; Data Docket
In today’s episode, we look at the prevalence of various programs to qualify more borrowers for homes. Plus, Movement Mortgage’s Lyra Waggoner interviews Rob and Robbie on a listener mailbag list of topics. And we close by examining the ma...
