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Logan Mohtashami on CPI data, the Fed and mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI data and Fed day, plus the number of underwater homes. Related to this episode: Fed holds rates steady amid mixed economic signals | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 13, 202431 min

Brooklee Han on the VA change to agent fees and the latest on the commission lawsuit settlements

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the announcement by the VA that homebuyers using VA loans can pay their real estate agent’s commission and the latest in the commission lawsuit settlements. Related to this episode: NAR addresses steering in latest settlement agreement update | HousingWire MLS PIN urges Nosalek judge to approve settlement agreement | HousingWire VA issues temporary fix to allow buyer-paid broker fees | HousingWire Commission Lawsuits | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 12, 202427 min

Tackling the most pressing topics in AI

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, director of HW+ and events, about the topics and speakers we're featuring at HousingWire’s AI Summit. Related to this episode: HousingWire AI Summit HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 11, 202429 min

Logan Mohtashami on the key takeaways from jobs week

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs reports we got last week and what the Fed might do next. Related to this episode: What we should learn from the jobs week data | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 10, 202428 min

Mike Simonsen on where home prices are falling

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Altos President Mike Simonsen about home prices, inventory and market data from across the country. Related to this episode: Home prices are slipping in Florida, Arizona and Texas | HousingWire Home prices have started to slip in a few states | YouTube HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 7, 202429 min

Logan Mohtashami on labor data and why mortgage rates are falling

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about labor data, falling mortgage rates and what the Fed might do next. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 6, 202429 min

How demographics are driving the Miami housing market

On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Ana Bozovic, founder of Analytics Miami, about the challenges and potential of the South Florida housing market as it continues to be a hotspot for domestic migration. Related to this episode: Analytics Miami Ana Bozovic | LinkedIn Ana Bozovic | Instagram Ana Bozovic | Twitter Florida | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 5, 202432 min

Logan Mohtashami debunks the latest scare tactic on zero down mortgage loans

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest scare tactics around no-down mortgage loans after UWM introduced its no-down program. Related to this episode: UWM cuts out title insurer with updated TRAC+ program, rolls out 0% down purchase initiative HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 4, 202425 min

Logan Mohtashami on the most important data to watch this week

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the reports to keep an eye on this week, especially the labor data, and how those will affect mortgage rates. Related to this episode: HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Jun 3, 202427 min

James Kleimann on the CFPB’s RFI and NAR’s membership numbers

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the CFPB’s new Request for information on mortgage “junk fees” and what we know about the number of Realtors who have left the profession since the start of the year. Related to this episode: CFPB issues info request for mortgage closing costs in assault on ‘junk fees‘ Overblown rumors of demise? NAR has lost only 45K members since December HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 31, 202437 min

Logan Mohtashami on housing inventory growth

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing inventory, mortgage rates and spreads. Related to this episode: 2024 inventory growth challenges mortgage rate lockdown HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 30, 202432 min

Chris Clow on reverse mortgage trends

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about the FHA’s new cybersecurity reporting requirements and trends in reverse mortgages. Related to this episode: HECM study examines borrower trends over two decades Chris Clow | LinkedIn Sarah Wheeler | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 29, 202435 min

Nationwide Mortgage Bankers’ Rob Jayne on helping veterans and first-time homebuyers

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Rob Jayne, Chief Production Officer at Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, about how the company is educating homeowners, helping veterans and supporting their real estate partners in this market. For more information about Nationwide Mortgage Bankers visit: https://nmbnow.com/ Related to this episode: Rob Jayne | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 28, 202429 min

Logan Mohtashami: Wall Street is still not buying all the houses

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about whether Wall Street investors have really bought a large number of homes in the last few years. The two also discuss new home sales and how they relate to lower mortgage rates. Related to this episode: What the new home sales report shows about labor market risk HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 27, 202434 min

James Kleimann on VA, CFPB and Freddie Mac headlines

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about all the news that happened at the MBA Secondary conference this week, from the VA to the CFPB, plus credit scores and that Freddie Mac proposal on buying certain closed-end second mortgage loans. Related to this episode: VA to roll out temporary fix to buyer agent commission problem Chopra: Credit reporting industry’s fee hikes ‘raise big questions’ HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 24, 202437 min

Logan Mohtashami on why home prices will cool down

On today's episode, HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales, home prices and mortgage applications. Related to this episode: Expect the growth rate of existing home prices to cool down this year Power House | Apple Podcasts HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 23, 202432 min

MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni on housing market trends

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Fratantoni, chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, about market trends, including mortgage rates, home equity levels, home prices and lender profitability. Related to this episode: Michael Fratantoni | LinkedIn Mortgage Bankers Association New homes account for one in three homes for sale: Redfin HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 22, 202434 min

Optimal Blue CEO Scott Smith on competition in the secondary market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Scott Smith, interim CEO at Optimal Blue, to talk about what he’s seeing at the MBA Secondary conference. Related to this episode: Scott Smith | LinkedIn Optimal Blue HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 21, 202419 min

Logan Mohtashami on recession signals and what they mean for housing

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the recession signals we’re seeing in the economy and what they mean for housing and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Higher rates are impacting future housing production HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 20, 202430 min

Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on affordability and the cost to originate

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sonu Mittal, senior vice president and head of single-family acquisitions at Freddie Mac, about affordability, repurchases, the cost to originate and more. Related to this episode: Sonu Mittal | LinkedIn Freddie Mac HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 17, 202425 min

Logan Mohtashami: Why labor data is still more important than inflation data

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI report and how the Fed will interpret that data. Related to this episode: Why jobs data is more important than inflation for lower mortgage rates HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 16, 202427 min

James Kleimann on the battle between Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the real estate portal wars heating up between Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com. Related to this episode: Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales: CoStar is lying about being the No. 2 portal HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 15, 202434 min

How is AI changing mortgage and real estate?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HousingWire President Diego Sanchez about the AI Summit July 23rd and the topics and speakers that are planned. Related to this episode: HousingWire AI Summit HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 14, 202430 min

Logan Mohtashami: Are the growing numbers of underwater homes a problem?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about underwater homes, purchase apps and inventory. Related to this episode: ‘Seriously Underwater’ Home Mortgages Tick Up Across the US | Yahoo! Finance HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 13, 202433 min

James Kleimann on the Surefire CRM issue and the judge’s approval of commission lawsuit settlements

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about a Surefire CRM issue that resulted in 600,000 errant emails to past clients of loan officers and the judge’s latest ruling on the real estate commission settlements. Related to this episode: Surefire CRM error results in 600K errant, unsolicited messages: sources Judge approves brokerage commission lawsuit settlement agreements HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 10, 202430 min

Logan Mohtashami: Why is it so hard to get inventory back to 2019 levels?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what’s driving inventory levels and home prices, and why it’s so hard to get inventory back to 2019 levels. Related to this episode: How housing credit is shaping housing inventory Home prices grew in 93% of markets in Q1 2024: NAR HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 9, 202433 min

Brooklee Han on NAR’s clarification of buyer broker agreements

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the real estate lawsuit settlements, the new buyer broker agreements rolled out by NAR and how brokers and agents are adapting. Related to this episode: NAR clarifies details on buyer broker agreements Low inventory creates challenging conditions in North Carolina’s housing market HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 8, 202429 min

Chris Clow on the new bipartisan Real Estate Caucus in Congress

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about the newly formed Real Estate Caucus in Congress and what they might accomplish, as well as the latest in reverse news. Related to this episode: Congressional lawmakers form bipartisan real estate caucus HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 7, 202428 min

Logan Mohtashami: The truth about the labor market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs data and what it means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: U.S. hiring slowed in April, missing estimates HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 6, 202429 min

MeridianLink’s JP Kelly on moving the needle on cost to originate

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with JP Kelly, senior vice president at MeridianLink, about mortgage automation and what will finally move the needle on cost to originate. Related to this episode: JP Kelly | LinkedIn Meridian Link Origination | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 3, 202425 min

Logan Mohtashami on Fed day, inventory and home prices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what happened to rates after Fed day and where inventory and home prices are in this spring buying season. Related to this episode: Fed holds rates steady for the sixth straight time HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 2, 202430 min

Top originator Ben Cohen’s keys to success in today’s market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Ben Cohen, Managing Director of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate and a top five originator in the nation. They discuss staying focused in the current market chaos and how agents should demonstrate their value to clients. Related to this episode: Ben Cohen | LinkedIn Ben Cohen | Guaranteed Rate Guaranteed Rate HousingWire | YouTube HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

May 1, 202427 min

James Kleimann on commission lawsuit lessons from The Gathering

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about lessons from The Gathering on real estate commission lawsuit settlements. The two also discuss what lenders are doing to win on social media. Related to this episode: Kevin Sears pulls back the curtain on NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement The industry needs to speak out about the consequences of the commission lawsuits: Brokerage leaders HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 30, 202435 min

Logan Mohtashami: Hard landing, soft landing or no landing?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about recent inflation data and what it means for the overall economy and for housing. Related to this episode: If reelected, Trump could seek greater control over Federal Reserve Logan Mohtashami | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 29, 202432 min

Keller Williams’ innovative approaches to supporting agents

On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Keller Williams’ CEO Mark Willis about innovative approaches to supporting agents, and the potential impacts of the new commission rules. Related to this episode: Mark Willis | LinkedIn Keller Williams HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 26, 202426 min

Logan Mohtashami talks inventory growth, mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inventory growth, where mortgage rates are headed, and more. Related to this episode: Connect with Logan on LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 25, 202423 min

Damian Eales on recent commission lawsuits and the role of buyer agents

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Damian Eales, CEO of Realtor.com, about the commission lawsuits, the importance of buyer agents in the transaction process, and the important differences between the Australian and US housing markets. Related to this episode: Connect with Damian on LinkedIn Press Release: Realtor.com Calls on Industry to Join Campaign to Stand up for Buyer Representation What Home Buyers Get for Those Agent Commissions Realtor.com HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 24, 202423 min

Tim Quirk on elevating agents with Final Offer’s data-driven platform

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sits down with Tim Quirk, co-founder of Final Offer, to discuss strategies agents can use to distinguish themselves in a post-settlement market, as well as Final Offer’s data-driven platform and its ability to agents build trust and demonstrate their expertise. Related to this episode: Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Final Offer | Instagram Final Offer | LinkedIn Final Offer | YouTube Tech100 2024 Winner: Final Offer HousingWire | YouTube Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 23, 202420 min

Logan Mohtashami on home prices, mortgage rates and war

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices, mortgage rates and the effect of war on the 10 year yield. Related to this episode: Why are existing home prices rising when sales are still so low? The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 20, 202431 min

James Kleimann on why lenders are seeing less loan buybacks

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about loan repurchases and why we’re seeing the rate of buybacks slowing down. Related to this episode: Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 19, 202425 min

Logan Mohtashami on why the Fed took rate cuts off the table

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why we probably won’t see any rate cuts this year from the Fed and where he expects rates to go next. The two also discuss inventory. Related to this episode: Powell makes it clear: No rate cuts anytime soon The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 18, 202432 min

The challenges of dual licensing

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the legal and practical challenges of dual licensing for real estate agents and loan officers. Related to this episode: The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 17, 202428 min

Navigating rate lockdowns and forecasting the future

On today’s episode, managing editor James Kleimann talks with editor Neil Pierson about the mortgage rate lockdown, where rates look to be headed, and recent news from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the real estate commission lawsuits. Related to this episode: As a ‘higher-for-longer’ rate scenario unfolds, how is the mortgage industry adapting? GSEs will not count buyer agent commissions as IPCs The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 16, 202429 min

Logan Mohtashami: How high can mortgage rates go?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about volatile mortgage rates in the wake of the inflation data and potential escalation of global conflicts. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 15, 202434 min

James Kleimann on recent actions by the DOJ and CFPB

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the regulatory activity we’re seeing in both real estate and mortgage from the DOJ and the CFPB. Related to this episode: Now unshackled, the DOJ casts a large shadow over the commission lawsuit settlement CFPB considers ban on charging buyers for lender’s title policy The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 12, 202434 min

ICE’s Chris McEntee on the current state of digital adoption

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris McEntee, vice president of product and corporate development at ICE Mortgage Technology, about the current state of digital adoption as seen in the use of eNotes, and what the next stage of adoption might look like. Related to this episode: Ice Mortgage Technology The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 12, 202431 min

Logan Mohtashami: CPI data takes one rate cut off the table

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI inflation data and what it means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Inflation rose again in March. It’s another blow for the mortgage industry The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 11, 202427 min

Lower CEO Dan Snyder on how he’s optimizing tech and people in this market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Dan Snyder, CEO of Lower, about his company’s M&A strategy and how he’s optimizing people and tech in this market. Related to this episode: Connect with Dan on LinkedIn Lower.com Thrive Mortgage and Lower strike merger deal The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 10, 202431 min

Ted Tozer on the benefits of keeping a seller-paid model for real estate transactions

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Ted Tozer, the former president of Ginnie Mae who is now a non-resident fellow at the Urban Institute, about the commission lawsuit settlement and his proposal to keep the seller-paid model, but with important changes around transparency. The two discuss how this would affect first-time homebuyers and the regulatory risk facing agents and lenders as they navigate a new path. Related to this episode: Connect with Ted on LinkedIn Ginnie Mae Urban Institute Commission Lawsuits - HousingWire The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 9, 202440 min

Logan Mohtashami on a more positive rate outlook after the jobs report

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and how falling wage growth and better spreads could help mortgage rates. Related to this episode: The labor report gives the Fed a clear pathway to land the plane The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.

Apr 8, 202426 min