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10.1.25 Government Shutdown; Spring EQ's Reno Heine on HELOCs and HELOANs; Interest Rate Path Oct 01, 2025

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The Chrisman Commentary Daily Mortgage News Podcast delivers timely insights for mortgage lenders, loan officers, capital markets professionals, and anyone curious about the mortgage and housing industry. Hosted by industry expert Robbie Chrisman, each weekday episode breaks down mortgage rates, lending news, housing market trends, capital markets activity, and regulatory updates with insightful analysis, expert perspectives, and conversations with top professionals from across the mortgage industry. Stay informed, gain actionable insights, and keep up with developments in mortgage banking and housing finance. Learn more at www.chrismancommentary.com.

In today’s episode, we go through the impact of a government shutdown on the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Spring EQ’s Reno Heine for a discussion on when and why loan originators should consider HELOC and HELOAN products for clients, key factors in choosing between them, and the future outlook for second mortgages. And we look at the latest influences on both the Fed and mortgage rates.

This week’s podcasts are sponsored by Spring EQ, one of the nation’s leading non-bank home equity lenders, giving partners more ways to serve customers. Known for speed, service, and innovation, Spring EQ makes tapping into home equity easier.

9.30.25 Federal Government Shutdown Impacts; Chrisman Commentary's Rob Chrisman on Conference Chatter; Agency MBS Prices Sep 30, 2025

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In today’s episode, we go through the impact of a government shutdown on the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Rob Chrisman for a discussion on the drama from DC, conference chatter from around the nation, and what to look for that could make mortgage rates drop. And we look at how upcoming events could influence both the Fed and mortgage rates.

9.29.25 SEC Requests MBS Comments; NEO's Ryan Grant on Loan Advisors; Consumer Demand Patterns Sep 29, 2025

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In today’s episode, we go through the SEC seeking comments on MBS. Plus, Robbie sits down with NEO Home Loans Ryan Grant for a discussion on a growing shift in the mortgage industry as originators seek platforms that offer true operational control, pricing transparency, and long-term business support, delivering on promises the traditional broker model often fails to keep. And we look at how retail spending could influence both the Fed and mortgage rates.

9.26.25 Government Activities; Angel Oak's Tom Hutchens on Non-QM; Fed Favorite PCE Sep 26, 2025

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In today’s episode, we go through the latest tariff news and other government happenings as they pertain to the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Angel Oak’s Tom Hutchens for a discussion on the impact of the Fed's rate cuts on mortgage activity and the potential for increased demand for non-QM products like HELOCs. And today brings the latest inflation reading in the form of Fed-favorite PCE.