Chrisman Commentary - Daily Mortgage News

12.23.25 Festive Tidbits; Amergy Bank's Bill Dawley on Origination; Forecast Fodder

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.

In today’s episode, we look at the last-minute news before the early market close preceding the Christmas Day holiday. Plus, Robbie sits down with Amergy Bank’s Bill Dawley for a discussion on how top originators are winning business in today’s environment and where affordability initiatives and fair lending intersect. And we close by looking at the latest origination forecast from MBA.

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