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4.24.25 M&A Update; nCino's Casey Williams on Efficiency; Trump Bows to Bond Markets Apr 24, 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 at the latest mergers and acquisitions from around the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with nCino’s Casey Williams to discuss some of the biggest opportunities lenders have to speed things up during the origination process, and technology’s role in that transformation. And we close with a look at how the bond market bats last.

Today's podcast is brought to you by nCino, makers of the nCino Mortgage Suite for the modern mortgage lender. nCino Mortgage Suite's three core products -- nCino Mortgage, nCino Incentive Compensation, and nCino Mortgage Analytics -- unite the people, systems, and stages of the mortgage process. See how nCino can support a homeownership journey that your borrowers and your team will love at nCino.com.

4.23.25 Flight to Quality; dataQollab's Adam Quinones on Trading Uncertainty; Mr. Cooper Debt Markets Apr 23, 2025

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In today’s episode, we examine why the recent flight to quality includes less U.S. assets. Plus, Robbie sits down with dataQollab’s Adam Quinones to discuss how traders are making sense of unpredictability in markets recently. And we close with a look at the return of Mr. Cooper to debt markets.

4.22.25 Truth Social Versus Truth Government; Polunsky Beitel Green's Peter Idziak on Product Expansion; Fed Laundry List Apr 22, 2025

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In today’s episode, we go deeper into the budding feud between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell. Plus, Robbie sits down with Polunsky Beitel Green’s Peter Idziak for a chat on IMBs expanding into territory traditionally reserved for depositories and overall lender expansion into a fuller suite of products out of competitive necessity. And we close with a look at what should be a very busy day of Fed speakers.

4.21.25 Trump Versus Powell; Planet Home's Mike Dubeck on Leadership; Upcoming Economic Releases Apr 21, 2025

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In today’s episode, we explore the budding feud between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell. Plus, Robbie sits down with Planet Home’s Mike Dubeck for a chat about managing a company through market cycles and driving business through investment. And we close with a look at what's on this week's economic calendar and how it could shape market sentiment.

4.17.25 Industry Tidbits; Luxury Mortgage's David Adamo on Non-QM; Desensitized Bond Markets Apr 17, 2025

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In today’s episode, we look at the latest news from around the industry that will help keep mortgage originators and vendors up to speed. Plus, Robbie sits down with Luxury Mortgage’s David Adamo to discuss the strategic advantages of non-QM loans, with David providing insights on how they can help lenders stand out, diversify their portfolios, and navigate today’s competitive lending landscape. And we conclude with a look at how bond markets are beginning to ignore market volatility in the face of tariff uncertainty.

Thank you to BeSmartee, which is transforming mortgage lending with Bright Connect, its native mobile app designed to boost loan officer productivity, speed up referrals, and simplify the borrower experience.

4.16.25 Fed Activity Play; Economist Elliot Eisenberg on Tariffs; Preliminary Prepayment Prerogative Apr 16, 2025

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In today’s episode, we explain some of the Fed's ongoing calculus between activity and inactivity as it pertains to monetary policy. Plus, Robbie sits down with economist Elliot Eisenberg to discuss the true impact of tariffs on industrialization and how people can cut through the noise in the news cycle to understand what is actually happening with both the economy and mortgage market. And we conclude with a look at the prepayment speed landscape.

4.15.25 Economics, Regulation, and Spec Pools; BeSmartee's Tim Nguyen on Automation; Sentiment and Bank Earnings Apr 15, 2025

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In today’s episode, we explain what go around the mortgage landscape: economic lessons of late, regulation and compliance chatter, and how tariffs are impacting specified pools. Plus, Robbie sits down with BeSmartee’s Tim Nguyen to discuss how evolving economic pressures, borrower expectations, and advances in AI are reshaping point-of-sale solutions, redefining the role of loan officers, and unlocking new opportunities to streamline the mortgage experience. And we conclude with a look at consumer sentiment and bank earnings.

4.14.25 Building Costs and Mergers; TrustEngine's Dave Savage on Curiosity; Girding Capital Markets Loins Apr 14, 2025

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In today’s episode, we explain what could happen to home prices if we keep tariffs on our largest trading partners. Plus, Robbie sits down with TrustEngine’s Dave Savage to discuss the evolution of the industry since he entered more than three decades ago, how he's driven to make an impact, and more tidbits from one of the most recognizable names in mortgage that you won’t want to miss. And we conclude with a look at what is on the minds of capital markets folks this week in the face of volatility.

4.11.25 Fannie Firings Explained; STRATMOR Group's Garth Graham on Warehouse Lending; Inflation Figures Versus Tariffs Apr 11, 2025

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In today’s episode, we explain why Fannie Mae fired so many employees earlier this week. Plus, Robbie sits down with STRATMOR Group’s Garth Graham to talk about potential clouds looming on the warehouse bank side of things as IMBs continue to post quarterly losses. And we conclude with a look at the market impact of inflation data versus tariff sentiment.

Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give your borrowers an experience they will rave about. Learn more at figure.com.

4.10.25 Industry Tidbit Whirlwind; Figure's Anthony Stratis on HELOC Lending; Bond Volatility Apr 10, 2025

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In today’s episode, we go around the industry to bring you the latest chatter in the hallways of conferences. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure’s Anthony Stratis to talk about what’s driving lender demand for embedded tech, how rising tariffs are impacting the HELOC market, and he gives listeners a sneak peek at what’s next: from debt paydown tools to first lien and DSCR expansion. And we conclude with a look at how the whims of President Trump are driving market movement.

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