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Biden's plan for racial equity and Fannie Mae shakeup Apr 21, 2022

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On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about what is happening in the regulatory space, including the White House’s action plans for racial equity in housing and several leadership shakeups at Fannie Mae.

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Rising rates driving a raging bull market for MSR sector Apr 20, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about what’s happening in the mortgage-backed security market and the short and long-term impacts of the Federal Reserve’s retreat from buying MBS. The two also discuss how rising rates are benefitting the holders of mortgage servicing rights and the wild trading volume that part of the secondary market is witnessing.

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Reverse volume in March was the highest in 10 years Apr 19, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, the editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about the increased volume of reverse mortgages in March and the implications of the Biden administration's 2023 budget on HECM products. The two also discuss the progress the reverse industry is making to reform its image.

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How will higher rates affect housing inventory? Apr 18, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how interest rates over 5% will impact the housing market and the data he’s watching for recession red flags. The two also discuss housing inventory and housing permits versus housing completions.

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Which mortgage lenders are likely to thrive this year? Apr 15, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about which mortgage companies are set up to survive and grow in a purchase market versus those companies that might have to fight to survive. The two discuss the top 25 lenders and look at the competitive advantages of correspondent lenders, the big banks and nonbanks.

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Can innovations in homebuilding revive housing inventory? Apr 14, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Real Estate Reporter Matt Blake about his articles on different brokerage models. The two also discuss homebuilding and alternate building materials and processes, including 3D printing of homes.

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Fannie Mae’s big announcement on title insurance Apr 13, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about Fannie Mae’s announcement on title insurance and how that might affect brokerages who are relying on title income for revenue. The two also discuss hot housing markets and where sellers are starting to pull back on sky-high listings.

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Brokerages are going all in on ancillary services Apr 12, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, the editorial director at RealTrends, about the latest brokerage rankings and how companies like Realogy are adding title, appraisal, mortgage and insurance to create revenue in a challenging market. The two also discuss what real estate leaders can expect from the 2022 Gathering of Eagles summit, including a keynote by Larry Kendall, author of Ninja Selling, and how to value their business if they are looking to acquire or be acquired.

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With Fed actions, how high could mortgage rates go? Apr 11, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the larger economic environment and what that means for mortgage rates, inventory, home prices and more. The two discuss what factors could change the Fed interest rate hikes, how high mortgage rates could go this year and when rising rates will start impacting housing demand.

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Rocket, Movement and Angel Oak adjusting to this market Apr 08, 2022

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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how big lenders are dealing with lower volumes and rising rates. The two discuss Rocket’s guarantee to close in 15 days, Movement’s layoff and Angel Oak’s 30-day rate lock.

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