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Logan Mohtashami on his 2023 forecast

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about his much-anticipated 2023 forecast.HW Media articles related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Inventory falls again Comparing this housing market recession to 2008 Logan Mohtashami’s 2023 housing market forecast Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Jan 5, 202337 min

How are real estate agents preparing for commission changes?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, editorial director of RealTrends, about how brokers and agents are responding to the multiple lawsuits regarding commissions.HW Media articles related to this episode: Are you prepping for worst-case commission lawsuit outcomes? BrokerPulse Q1 2023: What commission lawsuits? Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Jan 4, 202327 min

Logan Mohtashami on the state of the housing market since COVID

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the macroeconomic factors that have influenced housing over the last three years, including demographics, COVID, mortgage rates, inventory and inflation.HW Media articles related to this episode: 5 indicators that will show when the housing market is rebounding from COVID-19 End of forbearance programs won’t result in housing crash The housing market is now savagely unhealthy Sixth recession red flag raised, despite strong jobs report Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Jan 2, 202332 min

How are the country’s top 2 LOs doing in this market?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Angelica Leicht about mortgage rates and what the industry’s two top-producing LOs are doing to win in this down market.HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates are falling. How low can they go in 2023? Record mortgage rates killed existing home sales in November How Shant Banosian, America’s top LO, is on track to clear $1B in 2022 Top LO Thuan Nguyen is reinventing himself in 2023 Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 30, 202225 min

PRMG’s Kevin Peranio on why he’s bullish about the mortgage business going into 2023

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kevin Peranio, chief lending officer at PRMG, on why he's bullish on the mortgage business going into 2023, and what loan officers can do right now to make it a great year.HW Media articles related to this episode: Inflation slows to 7.1% in November, a boost for the housing market Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 29, 202237 min

How one cohousing community is building affordably in the Pacific Northwest

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Alicia DeLashmutt, founder of Cathedral Park Cohousing in Portland, Oregon, about building an inclusive and diverse co-housing community in the middle of a high-priced urban area.HW Media articles related to this episode: Homebuyers are extremely pessimistic about the housing market Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 28, 202232 min

Brian Covey on the lending model that’s going to succeed in this market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Covey, who left loanDepot for Revolution Mortgage, about the boutique lender’s model and how he thinks LOs and brokers can succeed in this market.HW Media articles related to this episode: loanDepot VP Brian Covey moves to Revolution How boutique lender Revolution Mortgage plans its expansion Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 27, 202234 min

Logan Mohtashami: Who spiked the Fed’s eggnog?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new home sales, inflation data, whether we can avoid a recession and what the Fed should do next.HW Media articles related to this episode: Have we found the bottom in existing home sales? Cooler inflation data sends mortgage rates lower Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 26, 202232 min

The 2022 Tech Trendsetters

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lesley Collins, award program manager at HW Media, to talk about the winners of our Tech Trendsetters award and preview the Tech100 program. We highlight winners from CoreLogic, Pacaso, Promontory Mortgage Path, Black Knight, Clarifire, PennyMac, HouseCanary, ICE and Boston National Title Agency.HW Media articles related to this episode: Introducing the 2022 HW Tech Trendsetters! Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 23, 202223 min

Logan Mohtashami: Some positive housing news for Christmas?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase application data and the positive trend we’re seeing in several housing data lines.HW Media articles related to this episode: Lower mortgage rates, higher demand lead to optimism for late 2023 Housing completion data is positive news for housing market Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 22, 202232 min

Rocket’s long-term strategy to win consumers

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Rocket Mortgage and its parent company’s diversification into real estate services, personal loans, used cars and rooftop solar systems as part of its long-term strategy to win consumers.HW Media articles related to this episode: Higher mortgage rates exposed Rocket’s vulnerability — can it prove itself as a fintech? Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 21, 202229 min

The mindset that will help LOs and brokers in 2023

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Maleesa Smith, managing editor of content solutions, to talk about tech solutions that reach consumers with the right message at the right time, and the strategies and mindset that will help loan officers and brokers succeed in this market.HW Media articles related to this episode: How to reach the growing segment of Hispanic American homebuyers in 2023 Getting ahead of a turbulent market with consumer data How LOs and brokers should approach 2023 The war for top talent and why LOs move shops The winning mindset for LOs looking to get hired The next 100 days are key for mortgage pros An agent’s crash course to VA loans Agents, sell homes faster using these keywords in listings Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 20, 202226 min

Logan Mohtashami on why the Fed wants more people to lose their job

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what happened last week — from inflation to the Fed hiking rates to mortgage rates falling.HW Media articles related to this episode: Fed’s 50 bps rate hike could trigger falling mortgage rates Cooler inflation data sends mortgage rates lower Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 19, 202231 min

The stress in the secondary market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Bill Conroy to talk about stress in the secondary market and how a lack of liquidity is affecting mortgage lenders.HW Media articles related to this episode: The mortgage market right-sizing is well underway. When will normalcy return? Inside the collapse of RMF, America’s fifth-largest reverse mortgage lender Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 16, 202229 min

Logan Mohtashami on the Fed rate hike and why the bond market doesn’t care

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed’s rate hike announcement and how the bond market’s reaction is likely to drive down mortgage rates.HW Media articles related to this episode: Fed’s 50 bps rate hike could trigger falling mortgage rates Cooler inflation data sends mortgage rates lower Is the market pivoting ahead of the Fed? Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 15, 202231 min

Inside the collapse of a top reverse mortgage lender

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about some of the seismic shifts in the reverse industry over the last two weeks, including Finance of America buying AAG, the collapse of Reverse Mortgage Funding and more.HW Media articles related to this episode: Inside the collapse of RMF, America’s fifth-largest reverse mortgage lender FoA to acquire AAG’s DTC retail business One way reverse mortgages can fund aging in place: Home renovations Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 14, 202227 min

The lenders betting big on the correspondent channel

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the lenders entering the correspondent channel and those exiting wholesale. In addition, the two discuss Brian Covey leaving loanDepot for Revolution Mortgage.HW Media articles related to this episode: In a brutal market, lenders seize on correspondent U.S. Bank inherited a wholesale lending business. It’s shutting it down How boutique lender Revolution Mortgage plans its expansion Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 13, 202225 min

Logan Mohtashami on what to expect from inflation week

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the inflation data we’re going to get this week and how he expects the Fed to react.HW Media articles related to this episode: Is the market pivoting ahead of the Fed? Mortgage rates collapse on softer inflation data Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 12, 202232 min

The shakeup continues for reverse mortgage lenders

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Reverse Mortgage Funding filing for chapter 11, the lawsuit around EPM’s sports sponsorship, and Ryan Gorman’s departure from Anywhere Real Estate.HW Media articles related to this episode: Inside the collapse of RMF, America’s fifth-largest reverse mortgage lender After margin call, EPM stopped paying Jesse Iwuji Motorsports sponsorship: lawsuit Gorman exits Coldwell Banker amid C-Suite shakeup at Anywhere Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 9, 202232 min

Logan Mohtashami on purchase apps and lower mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase apps and mortgage rates, as well as answering a listener’s question about a potential housing crash.HW Media articles related to this episode: LOs, mortgage rates and the long, cold winter ahead Lower mortgage rates are stabilizing the market Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Dec 8, 202235 min

How agents and brokers are innovating in a challenging market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Editorial Director Tracey Velt to talk about some of the real estate companies that have grown through previous challenging economic cycles as well as the innovative approaches agents and brokers are taking in this market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Against all odds: Brokerage lessons from firms that grew during the last recession Against All Odds: The story of how 17 firms found a way to grow and prosper in the worst of times. How LOs get into a real estate agent’s circle Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 7, 202230 min

Jillian White on tackling appraisal bias

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jillian White, head of growth at Aloft, about racial bias in appraisals. Jillian, a Black appraiser who serves on the Appraisal Institute's Government Relations Committee and is an incoming trustee of the Appraisal Foundation's board of trustees, talks about the unconscious bias she thinks is at play in home valuations and the potential cures.HW Media articles related to this episode: Sandra Thompson talks volatility, affordability challenges, appraisal bias and more What did the PAVE report on appraisal bias find? Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 6, 202232 min

Logan Mohtashami on the labor market and the crypto crash

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest jobs report, housing bubbles and the crypto crash.HW Media articles related to this episode: Can we still avoid a recession? Stronger than expected job growth raises specter of more Fed hikes Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 5, 202235 min

Logan Mohtashami on the big drop in mortgage rates, and whether they can go even lower

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the drop in mortgage rates following the Fed’s meeting this week, and whether rates could go even lower before the end of the year.HW Media articles related to this episode: Powell’s speech was a direct hit to mortgage rates The empire strikes back on lower mortgage rates Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 2, 202230 min

Logan Mohtashami on how we could avoid a recession

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how we could still avoid a recession and what the purchase application data means.HW Media articles related to this episode: Can we still avoid a recession? Mortgage demand dropped last week despite a decline in rates Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Dec 1, 202226 min

Conforming loan limits hit new high of $1M

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the new conforming loan limits, the possibility of more regulation for IMBs and home prices.HW Media articles related to this episode: Conforming loan limit jumps: government will back loans over $1M Home price appreciation continues to slow Opinion: We don’t need increased regulation of IMBs Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 30, 202229 min

Economic forecasts for 2023

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, managing editor of HW+ and events, about the economic forecast series by industry leaders that will cover real estate, mortgage rates, MBS, fintech and more.HW Media articles related to this episode: Here’s why new home sales are up along with prices Don’t expect a drop in home prices in 2023, NAR economist says Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 29, 202226 min

Logan Mohtashami on what a Fed pivot would do to rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what a Fed pivot will look like and how that will affect housing.HW Media articles related to this episode: Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes The empire strikes back on lower mortgage rates Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 28, 202233 min

Logan Mohtashami on housing bubbles, housing bears and housing data

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Logan Mohtashami in a special Black Friday edition that hits all the high points of housing bubbles, housing bears and housing data points.HW Media articles related to this episode: Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes Builders apply the brakes amid canceled contracts The empire strikes back on lower mortgage rates Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 25, 202234 min

Stronghill Capital makes a bet on non-QM

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about trends in lending, including what’s happening in non-QM and M&A, and the crazy cost of originating a loan.HW Media articles related to this episode: Why this small lender is running straight into the non-QM fire Inside Movement Mortgage’s acquisition plans It’s the ‘perfect storm:’ Average IMB lost $624 per loan in Q3 Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 23, 202223 min

Agents and lenders finding creative options for clients

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Maleesa Smith, managing editor of content solutions, about the loan products and creative solutions being leveraged in this market.HW Media articles related to this episode: Home equity loan vs. HELOC – What’s the difference? What is a 2-1 temporary rate buydown? 7 tips to engage your real estate sphere of influence 2023’s forward thinkers are investing in mortgage tech now Prioritizing client experience will be key for brokers in 2023 How to gain more customers in a shrinking market Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 22, 202224 min

Logan Mohtashami on the existing home sales enigma

On today’s episode Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about existing homes sales, inventory, starts and more.HW Media articles related to this episode Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 21, 202233 min

Which builders are winning in this housing market?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Alex Toth, general manager of homebuilder partnerships at Opendoor, about homebuilder sentiment, which builders are winning in this market and what we can expect in 2023.Articles discussed: Mortgage buydowns on the rise as builders try to entice more buyers Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 18, 202233 min

Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s recession obsession

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed’s recession obsession, plus purchase apps and builder sentiment.HW Media articles related to this episode: The empire strikes back on lower mortgage rates Mortgage demand rose on the back of slower inflation growth Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 17, 202230 min

FHA: Reverse mortgage portfolio reaches positive cap ratio

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, to talk about the FHA MMI report, which showed the reverse mortgage portfolio is positive for only the second time since 2015. The two also discuss the NRMLA conference and 3Q earnings of Finance of America.HW Media Articles related to this episode: [Updated] FHA MMI report: Reverse mortgage portfolio is positive for 2022 FoA sees reverse, home improvement as key to its future Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 16, 202233 min

Appraiser Ryan Lundquist on home pricing in a volatile housing market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with appraiser Ryan Lundquist, author of the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, about how sellers and agents can set home prices effectively in this volatile market.HW Media articles related to this episode: Don’t expect a drop in home prices in 2023, NAR economist says Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 15, 202231 min

Logan Mohtashami on what the latest inflation data means for mortgage rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI inflation data and what that did to mortgage rates.HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates collapse on softer inflation data Why purchase application data is below 2008 levels Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.This episode was a special edition of the HousingWire Daily podcast that aired LIVE on our Circle platform for HW+ Members. If you're an HW+ member, please join our Circle community here to watch the next behind-the-scenes episode!To become an HW+ member and have exclusive access to career-making news, analysis, and research, join us here!

Nov 14, 202236 min

UWM takes No. 1 spot from Rocket Mortgage

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the shakeup at the top of the lender leader board, where wholesaler UWM has overtaken Rocket Mortgage to become the No. 1 lender in the country.HW Media articles related to this episode: UWM takes the originations crown from Rocket “Last night, my Uber driver was a loan officer.” Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 11, 202228 min

Logan Mohtashami on purchase applications being below 2008 levels

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase application data, homebuilders, the labor market and when the Fed will stop dealing pain to the housing market.HW Media articles related to his episode: Homebuilders are done until mortgage rates fall The honey badger labor market will still bite housing Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 10, 202233 min

10 things agents and LOs should know about credit to grow their business

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with credit expert, author and influencer Alisa Glutz about 10 things every real estate agent and mortgage originator should know about credit reports and scores. From medical collections to student loans, tax liens and more, Glutz shares creative ways to help borrowers improve their credit and grow your business.HW Media articles related to this episode: FHFA to replace Classic FICO with more inclusive credit model Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 9, 202231 min

Dave Stevens on reasons for optimism in this mortgage market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by housing luminary Dave Stevens, CEO at Mountain Lake Consulting, to talk about the challenges for mortgage originators in this market and ways to overcome those challenges. Stevens has served as senior vice president of single-family at Freddie Mac, executive vice president at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, assistant secretary of housing and FHA Commissioner, as well as CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association.HW Media Articles related to this episode: The great mortgage bank consolidation wave is underway Fed delivers another 75 bps rate hike Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 8, 202236 min

Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s unemployment target

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest jobs report and where we stand in the Fed’s target for unemployment.HW Media articles related to this episode: The honey badger labor market will still bite housing Job growth continues but decelerates in October Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 7, 202233 min

The coming wave of mortgage bank consolidation

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Managing Editor James Kleimann to talk about the fallout from the Fed’s latest rate hike and the consolidation we’ll see over the next year among mortgage banks.HW Media articles related to this episode: The great mortgage bank consolidation wave is underway Why industry experts don’t expect mortgage rates to fall Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 4, 202233 min

Logan Mohtashami on why the Fed is using housing as a sacrificial lamb

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the Fed’s latest rate hike and why their talking points sound so familiar.HW Media articles related to this episode: Fed delivers another 75 bps rate hike What happens after the Fed’s rate hike? We need higher mortgage rates to cool the housing market Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 3, 202234 min

Using social media to grow your leads

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Editorial Director Tracey Velt about very practical ways agents can connect with potential homebuyers and grow leads through social channels.HW Media articles related to this episode:: Social media reigns supreme for lead generation How I Earned 100k Followers & Other Social Media Lessons 8 Buckets of business every real estate agent must have Florida real estate leader on preparing the brokerage for tomorrow’s market Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 2, 202223 min

Some of our favorite HousingWire Annual sessions

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, Managing Editor of HW+ and events, about sessions at HousingWire Annual, which are now available on demand. The two discuss the Marketing Leaders Success Summit and the Women of Influence sessions that were part of the event.HW Media articles related to this episode: The Logic of Emotion: How to Make Inaction Impossible 1+1=3 The Marketing Strategy of M&A How I Earned 100k Followers & Other Social Media Lessons The Future of Marketing Fireside Chat with Mary Ann McGarry [Wo]mentorship: How to Find and Maintain One The Good, the Bad and Things We Need to Talk About - A Real Conversation Around Work-Life Balance Women in Leadership: Making the Stats a Reality Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Nov 1, 202225 min

Logan Mohtashami on housing supply in 2023

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing supply and what we should expect for the rest of this year and into 2023.HW Media articles related to this episode: Pending home sales are down 31% from last year The case for mortgage rates to fall in 2023 Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Oct 31, 202234 min

Replacing the FICO credit score model

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Managing Editor James Kleimann to talk about news from the MBA Annual event, including the FHFA’s announcement it is replacing the FICO credit model, and MBA President Bob Broeksmit’s comments on the CFPB.HW Media articles related to this episode: MBA’s Broeksmit takes aim at CFPB FHFA to replace Classic FICO with more inclusive credit model Invitation Homes seeking $1B JV as home prices fall: report Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Oct 28, 202234 min

Logan Mohtashami: When will mortgage rates drop back to the 5% range?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and when we might see them back down in the 5 range.HW Media articles related to this episode: Home price growth slows further in August Housing completions key to lower mortgage rates Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

Oct 27, 202234 min

Pennymac on how brokers can stay ahead in today's market

In today's sponsored episode, HousingWire's Managing Editor of Content Solutions Maleesa Smith sits down with Kim Nichols, the Senior Managing Director of Pennymac TPO. They discuss advice for brokers in today's market and dive into the latest from Pennymac, including their new broker platform, "POWER+" HW Media articles related to this episode: Pennymac unveils a new tech platform for brokers Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.

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