Chrisman Commentary - Daily Mortgage News

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6.6.25 Deal or No Deal; Jake Perkins on Chrisman Marketplace; Payrolls Friday Jun 06, 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 go through the art of the deal. Plus, Robbie sits down with Jake Perkins to discuss the new Chrisman Marketplace and how it is adding value to the industry. And the first Friday of the month means that it's payrolls data day.

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6.5.25 Insurer Trends; Rob Chrisman on GSE Mixed Messages; Economic Predictions Jun 05, 2025

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In today’s episode, we go through some surprising insurance trends. Plus, Robbie sits down with Rob Chrisman to discuss how the mixed messages from the Trump administration about the future of the GSEs are impacting those in the mortgage industry. And we close with a look at the latest predictions about the demise of the economy.

6.4.25 Housing Inventory Metrics; Partners Credit's Tracey King on Credit Costs; Free Wells Fargo Jun 04, 2025

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In today’s episode, we go through some surprising housing inventory statistics. Plus, Robbie sits down with Partners Credit’s Tracey King for a chat about the evolving conversation around credit costs, what lenders should understand about FICO’s role, and how early credit data signals provide a valuable lens into future market activity. And we close with a look at the latest from President Trump's trade war.

6.3.25 Conferenced Out; Cotality's Molly Boesel on Single Family Rentals; Trump's Trade War Continues Jun 03, 2025

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In today’s episode, we determine just how many conferences is too many for the industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Cotality’s Molly Boesel to discuss what is
driving the recent rise in single-family rents, why high-end rentals are outpacing lower-end growth, and how local events, new supply, and regional dynamics are shaping rent trends across U.S. cities. And we close with a look at the latest from President Trump's trade war.

6.2.25 GSE Uncertainty and Rates; CHLA's Scott Olson on Credit Costs; Economic Calendar Preview Jun 02, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at potential impacts on mortgage rates from the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plus, Robbie sits down with CHLA’s Scott Olson to discuss the rising costs of credit scores, the monopoly power of FICO, and how increased competition, from VantageScore to new credit scoring models, could reshape the mortgage lending landscape. And we close with some predictions about what this week's economic calendar will bring.

5.30.25 No Good Data For Mortgage; Attorney Brian Levy on GSE and Federal Reserve Intersection; Trump and Powell Speak May 30, 2025

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In today’s episode, we review the latest data and why not much of it is good for the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with attorney Brian Levy to discuss the intersection of change chatter around the GSEs (Fannie and Freddie) and the Federal Reserve. And the episode closes with a look at just what was said in a face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell yesterday.

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5.29.25 M&A Latest; Closed Title's Kaylin Edwards on Escrow and Titles; Shaky U.S. Government Debt May 29, 2025

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In today’s episode, we review the latest M&A activity from the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Closed Title’s Kaylin Edwards for a chat about being a young person in the industry, what it's like working on the escrow side of things, and the latest in the title space. And the episode closes with a look at why U.S. Treasuries are becoming an increasingly shaky investment.

5.28.25 Fannie and Freddie Chatter; HomeLight's Nick Friedman on Creative Programs; MBS Supply and Demand May 28, 2025

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In today’s episode, we review the latest chatter emanating from Fannie and Freddie. Plus, Robbie sits down with HomeLight’s Nick Friedman to discuss how lenders are navigating a challenging market shaped by recession fears, rising tariffs, buyer hesitation, and the resurgence of creative tools like buydowns and seller concessions to keep deals moving. And the episode closes with a look at May issuance of MBS and it's impact on mortgage rates.

5.27.25 Federal Agency Shakeup; Bill Dallas on the Modern Mortgage; Budget Reconciliation May 27, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at how President Trump is legally shaping federal agencies. Plus, Robbie sits down with Bill Dallas to discuss evolving business models, game-changing innovations, leadership lessons from past cycles, and how to build a more inclusive, tech-driven mortgage system from the ground up. And we close by dissecting the budget reconciliation process.

5.23.25 Fannie and Freddie Privatization; ALTA's Elizabeth Blosser on Fraud Prevention; Existing Home Sales Dip May 23, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at how Bill Pulte and Donald Trump are giving conflicting messaging. Plus, Robbie sits down with ALTA’s Elizabeth Blosser to discuss the rising threat of real estate cybercrime, and how the title industry is fighting back with proactive strategies, technology, and consumer education to protect transactions and reduce fraud. And we close by dissecting what falling existing home sales figures mean for the mortgage industry.

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