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11.12.25 Extensions Explained; TransUnion's Satyan Merchant on Dynamic Scoring; Return of Releases Nov 12, 2025

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

In today’s episode, we look why extensions cost money. Plus, Robbie sits down with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant for a discussion on how credit data is evolving from a static score to a dynamic, predictive asset, and what lenders can do right now to turn this wave of disruption into opportunity. And we close by looking at what mortgage applications from MBA portend for the market.

This week's podcasts are sponsored by TransUnion. Mortgage lenders choose TransUnion for their identity-focused, data-driven mortgage insights and solutions, enabling them to achieve more desirable lending outcomes in a volatile housing market.

11.11.25 50-Year Mortgage; Optimal Blue's Vimi Vasudeva on Recapture; Veterans Day Nov 11, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage. Plus, Robbie sits down with Optimal Blue’s Vimi Vasudeva for a discussion on recapture strategy, why borrower retention is more critical than ever, and how lenders can model and price for recapture success. And we close by looking at what the prepayment report says about borrower incentive to refinance.

11.10.25 Funded Mortgage Volume; TRUE's Steve Butler on Income; Prepayment Takeaways Nov 10, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at funded volume trends. Plus, Robbie sits down with TRUE’s Steve Butler for a discussion on the challenges of income analysis in
lending, particularly the delays caused by manual data entry and underwriting processes, and how technological advancements are solving this. And we close by looking at what the prepayment report says about borrower incentive to refinance.

11.7.25 Around the Industry; Arc Home's Lee Malone on HELOCs; Rate Conundrum Nov 07, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at news from around the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with with Arc Home's Lee Malone for a discussion on the HELOC market: the need for it, the various products out there, and how it’s being utilized across origination channels. And we close by looking at what contributed to bond yields rising.

Today's podcast is brought to you by ICE. As the standard for innovation, artificial intelligence, efficiency and scalability, ICE is the technology of choice for the majority of industry participants, defining the future of homeownership.

11.6.25 Labor Market Barometer; Servbank's Sharmyn Calhoun on Compliance Management; Bond Yields Bounce Nov 06, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at the strength of the labor market. Plus, Robbie sits down with Servbank’s Sharmyn Calhoun for a discussion on the importance of technology in modern compliance management. And we close by looking at what contributed to bond yields rising.

11.5.25 MBS Issuance; ICE's Dana Federspiel on Servicing; Private Payrolls Up Nov 05, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at trends across Agency MBS issuance. Plus, Robbie sits down with ICE's Dana Federspiel for a discussion on the key challenges servicers and subservicers are facing in a rapidly evolving industry, how servicers can achieve greater scalability and efficiency, and which regulatory issues may impact the sector heading into 2026. And we close by looking at what contributed to a positive labor market print this morning.

11.4.25 Texas Fight; PBG's Marty Green on GSE Reform; Why Why Why Yields Nov 04, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at just what the heck is going on down in Texas (TMBA Housing Summit). Plus, Robbie sits down with Polunsky Beitel Green’s Marty Green for a discussion on the latest GSE IPO news, mortgage law in Texas, and the current regulatory environment. And we close by looking at why bond yields continue to rise.

11.3.25 Fed Clap Back; AiCR's Joe Furlong on Document Processing; Economic Advancements Nov 03, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at the competing factors in the Fed's next policy decision. Plus, Robbie sits down with AiCR’s Joe Furlong for a discussion on how intelligent document processing automation with complex, high-volume files can help transform your operations. And we close by looking at what's actually on the economic calendar this week.

10.31.25 Short Versus Long Term Rates; dataQollab's Adam Quinones on Bond Prices; Treasury Movement Oct 31, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at the direction of rates since the Fed's policy decision. Plus, Robbie sits down with dataqollab’s Adam Quinones for a discussion on how Fed actions and rhetoric have been influencing bond movement and MBS spreads. And we close by looking at sentiment surrounding mortgage rates.

Today's podcast is brought to you by Optimal Blue, the only end-to-end capital markets platform built to power performance, precision, and profitability, helping lenders of all sizes operate more efficiently, manage risk more effectively, and maximize results.

10.30.25 Technology is Cool; Finance of America's Kris Buglino on Reverse; Fed Reaction Oct 30, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at some of the latest and greatest tech advancements for the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Finance of America’s Kris Buglino for a discussion on reverse mortgages and how they’re being reengineered for the next generation of clients. And we close by looking at yesterday's Fed decision.

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