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Mortgage spreads continue to keep mortgage rates in check as Iran war spreads
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how mortgage spreads are keeping rates in check, what to expect from jobs Friday and more. Related to this episode: Compare Current Mortgage Rates - HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Why mortgage rates are near 6% amid the war with Iran
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the war in Iran, mortgage rates, purchase apps and jobs data. Related to this episode: Markets are starting to price in escalation with Iran, but not fully yet HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
NAR’s Jessica Lautz on expectations for the spring housing market
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors, about expectations for the spring housing market on home prices, concessions, cash buyers and more. Related to this epsiode: Realtor.com Q2 revenue rises 10% as visitor traffic outpaces rivals HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
How war with Iran could affect mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Iran war and how it could affect the 10-year yield and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Will war with Iran send mortgage rates higher or lower? HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The economic wild cards that could lower mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the economic wild cards that could drive mortgage rates lower this spring. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall to multiyear lows in time for spring housing market HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
How demographics will drive housing in the next 5 years
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about demographics, and how demographic shifts are going to influence housing over the next five years. Related to this episode: Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
What to expect on home prices for the spring housing market
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inventory and home prices heading into the spring housing market. Related to this episode: Weekly pending home sales back to year-over-year growth as we head into spring HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Trump’s housing policies and home prices
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing mentions in the state of the union address and home prices. Related to this episode: Trump State of the Union offers few housing details HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Joe Tyrrell on whether AI can level the playing field in mortgage
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue, about AI and whether it can really level the playing field in mortgage lending. Tyrrell has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage, finance and technology industries, including serving as president of ICE Mortgage Technology. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue launches Virtual Economist for mortgage capital markets HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Tariff news, potential war with Iran and mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the headlines on foreign and domestic issues are affecting mortgage rates. Related to this episode: HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
How low can mortgage rates go with tariff ruling and Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for mortgage rates, and what other factors could bring rates down. Related to this episode: Trump’s tariffs overturned by Supreme Court in 6-3 decision HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Brooklee Han on lessons learned from the Olympics
On today’s bonus episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brooklee Han, Senior Real Estate Reporter and a former Olympian, about how her experience at the top of the ice skating world influences her work as a reporter. Related to this episode: Court upholds FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule for home sales HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
MBA’s Marina Walsh on the housing market outlook
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Marina Walsh, vice president of industry analysis at the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the MBA’s housing market outlook delivered at the MBA Servicing conference. Related to this episode: HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
New construction update: Housing starts and homebuilder confidence
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about building permits, housing starts and homebuilder confidence. Related to this episode: Wary optimism sparks new-home outlook … but grind may linger HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Interpreting the latest housing data on demand and inventory
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how to interpret the latest housing data on demand and inventory. Related to this episode: Housing demand snaps back as mortgage rates near 6% HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The fastest and slowest housing markets in the country
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Rachel Bader, Director of Audience at HousingWire, about local market data showing the fastest and slowest housing markets in the country. Related to this episode: Snowstorm slows housing activity, not market fundamentals HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Inflation and the AI conundrum
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation and also about AI: Is it nothing more than a bubble or will it actually wipe out a lot of jobs? Related to this episode: Compare Current Mortgage Rates - HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The drop in existing home sales and what’s happening with inventory
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales and inventory levels. Related to this episode: Existing home sales drop 8.4% in January as winter weather slows market HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
What the jobs data means for mortgage rates
Related to this episode: January jobs data beats estimates, but mortgage rates barely budge HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Taylor Stork on the risks of the single-file credit proposal
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Taylor Stork, COO of Developer’s Mortgage Company and President of the Community Home Lenders of America, about credit reports and the potential risks of the proposal to go to a single-report model. Related to this episode: Debate intensifies over single-file credit report plan for mortgages HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The White House game plan to lower mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Trump administration’s efforts to lower mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Mortgage affordability at four-year high after rates fell in January HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
What will come of Trump’s potential probe into homebuilders?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Trump administration’s potential probe into homebuilders. The two also discuss new and existing home sales. Related to this episode: HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
What to make of the negative labor data
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the negative jobs data and how that could impact rates. Related to this episode: Compare Current Mortgage Rates - HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Jobs data preview and mortgage rates
In today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs data and how it could affect mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Compare Current Mortgage Rates - HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Will housing inventory drop in 2026?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about trends in inventory and housing demand and what the early numbers mean for the rest of the year. Related to this episode: Housing demand is still positive even with epic snowstorm HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Mike Simonsen on where he’s seeing traction for the spring housing market
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, chief economist at Compass, about the housing markets that might see the most traction this spring. Related to this episode: Housing Economic Summit 2026 HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Logan Mohtashami on Trump’s home price remarks and Kevin Warsh
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about President Trump’s recent remarks on home prices and the market’s reaction to Kevin Warsh being named the next Fed Chair. Related to this episode: Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
What does Warsh as Fed chair mean for mortgage rates?
On today’s special episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for the next Fed chair and what that means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Jason Mitchell on lawsuits targeting the lender/agent relationship
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jason Mitchell, founder of the Jason Mitchell Group, about recent lawsuits targeting the referral relationship between mortgage lenders and real estate agents. Related to this episode: Rocket Companies faces lawsuit over mortgage steering HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
What a united Fed could mean for mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting and what a united Fed could mean for mortgage rates. The two also discuss purchase apps. Related to this episode: Federal Reserve keeps benchmark rate unchanged HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Home prices and why Trump might be waiting to name a Fed chair
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices, the Fed meeting and why Trump might be delaying his pick for a new Fed Chair. Related to this episode: Home prices up 1.4% in November, Midwest leads gains HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real es
Positive housing demand and what to expect from Fed week
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing demand and what to expect for Fed week. Related to this episode: Lower mortgage rates boosting demand early in 2026 HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
2026 spring housing market stability
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the spring housing market and why he’s excited to see stability as we go into this important home-buying season. Related to this episode: Rising inventory brings balance to the 2026 U.S. housing market HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across Housin
Mortgage rates and labor data, plus the next Fed chair
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs data and the next Fed chair. Related to this episode: Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to remove Cook HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Housing policy and pending home sales
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Trump’s Davos speech, the Federal Reserve and pending home sales. Related to this episode: Trump 'bans' institutional homebuying, pushes MBS purchases Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to remove Cook HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Trump, Davos, Greenland and mortgage rates
Related to this episode: Trump to outline housing affordability proposals at Davos HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Bob Broeksmit on Trump housing policies
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the MBA’s housing policy priorities and how they are working with the Trump administration and Congress to see them enacted. The two discuss credit reporting requirements, the LO comp rule, LLPAs and more. Related to this episode: MBA’s Bob Broeksmit on credit scores and a possible GSE release HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The DOJ’s interest in real estate commissions — and trade groups
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Real Estate Reporter Brooklee Han about the DOJ’s continued involvement in real estate commission lawsuits — as well as their decision to let the Compass-Anywhere deal go through. Related to this episode: DOJ is still keeping a close eye on real estate commission rules WSJ: DOJ leadership halted antitrust review of Compass–Anywhere deal HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Will we see quantitative easing with a new Fed chair?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the possibility of quantitative easing under a new Fed Chair and the potential impact on mortgage rates. Related to this episode: DOJ investigation clouds future of Fed chair nomination HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices a
What will it take to crash or accelerate home prices in 2026?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices and what it would take to see a material change in home prices this year — either up or down. Related to this episode: Lower mortgage rates support steady new home sales HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Freddie Mac’s Jodi Eberhardt on more efficient mortgage origination
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jodi Eberhardt, senior director of seller strategy and optimization at Freddie Mac, about mortgage origination costs, the role of technology in improving efficiency and the importance of collaboration. Related to this episode: 2025 Updates to the Cost to Originate Study Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor Freddie Mac Asset and Income Modeler Freddie Mac Collateral Valuation and Appraisal Resources The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Inflation and new home sales
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, new home sales, existing home sales and whether prepayment penalties on mortgages would lower rates. Related to this episode: Lower mortgage rates support steady new home sales HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The DOJ vs. the Fed, plus inventory and mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the DOJ investigating the Fed. The two also discuss falling inventory growth. Related to this episode: DOJ opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve and Powell The impact of lower mortgage rates on housing inventory HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Josh Romney on lending opportunities in 2026
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Josh Romney, chairman of Intercap Lending, about the opportunities and challenges of housing and mortgage lending in 2026. Related to this episode: 2026 housing market forecast: A more balanced market HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. E
Fannie and Freddie to buy $200B in MBS to lower mortgage rates
On today’s special breaking episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the announcement late Thursday that Trump has directed Fannie and Freddie to buy $200B in mortgage backed securities to push mortgage rates lower. Related to this episode: Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in mortgage bonds to lower rates HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Logan Mohtashami on banning institutional investors
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about President Trump’s plan to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes. Related to this episode: Trump plan to ban institutional homebuyers faces hurdles HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Jobs week, mortgage rates and the Fed
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about jobs week and how that data is affecting mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Compare Current Mortgage Rates - HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
The most important housing data for 2026
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about which housing data lines to pay attention to in 2026. Related to this episode: Logan Mohtashami HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
What to look for in the jobs week data
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and what to look for in the jobs week data this week. Related to this episode: Compare Current Mortgage Rates - HousingWire HousingWire Youtube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will, click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.
Revisiting the mortgage rate lockdown, now with more data
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new data on the idea of a mortgage rate lockdown and how homebuyers are responding to elevated rates. Related to this episode: Logan Mohtashami HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here.