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Hey folks, a quick note from your host, Clayton Collins. This week's episode features Erin Sykes, Chief Economist at Nest Seekers International. In addition to her economist role, Erin is also a producing agent in Florida and NYC. She brings a unique combination of analysis, data, and practical experience to the conversation. In this week's episode, Clayton and Erin discuss topics like high demand, why people are fleeing New York for Florida, and the future of branded buildings in luxury markets. They also broached the emerging topic of virtual land and what it could mean for real estate.This week's episode also features The Mortgage Minute, a weekly brief on the mortgage market conditions and trends in non-QM lending. This special segment is brought to you by Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks, a quick note from your host, Clayton Collins. Season 8 is here, and I’m back! Sarah Wheeler has been the steward of Housing News for the last several seasons but now she is dedicating all of her on-air time to HousingWire Daily. Despite the fact that Sarah and I are fiercely competitive over who can grow their show the fastest… I’d still suggest you give her a listen on HousingWire Daily!In my first episode back on the air, I have the pleasure of interviewing David Stevens. David has held almost every role in the mortgage industry --  SVP of single-family at Freddie Mac, EVP at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, president and COO of the Long and Foster, assistant secretary of Housing and FHA Commissioner, and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Now he is CEO of his consulting practice, Mountain Lake Consulting. In this episode, Stevens discussed housing supply and demand dynamics, home price appreciation, and affordability, FHFA fees, mortgage bank margin compression and consolidation, and housing sector employment pressures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, HousingWire’s editor-in-chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Austin Niemiec, Executive Vice President of Rocket Pro TPO. In this sponsored episode, Niemiec discusses the importance of strengthening broker partnerships in 2022.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, HousingWire’s editor-in-chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Guaranteed Rate’s top-ranked loan officer, Shant Banosian, who recently announced another record-setting year. Banosian explains how he topped 2020's $1.7 billion in volume by funding $2 billion in total origination volume for 2021, and also shares insights into next year’s purchase market.According to Shant, as home prices climb and inventory dwindles, consumers will be more likely to utilize their home equity whether or not rates experience an uptick in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews John Paasonen, the co-founder and CEO of Maxwell. In this episode, Paasonen discusses the pivotal role of small and mid-size lenders in the mortgage landscape and Maxwell’s rapid growth over the last three years.Paasonen also discusses some of the challenges of growing a company fast as well as what excites him about the future of mortgage lending. Thank you for listening to the Housing News Podcast, please don’t forget to give us feedback and rate us on iTunes. Until next week, make sure to check out HousingWire Daily, a podcast dedicated to the hottest new stories across HW Media.  The podcast is published each day and is available on iTunes, Spotify, google podcast, and wherever else you get your podcast. Thanks for listening  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, HousingWire’s HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath interviews Jill Cadwell, Senior Vice President of Settlement Services Operations at Radian. In this sponsored episode, Cadwell discusses automated decision engines in the mortgage industry and the specific pain points lenders are still facing when it comes to closing.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Ahswin Dayal, the President of LoanMonkey, a digital mortgage lender that's taking on some of the biggest players in the industry. In this episode, Dayal discusses how the company is planning to compete and win against lenders like Rocket and Better.com with a model that takes operational cues from both. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Grant Moon, the Chief Revenue Officer at Volly, and the founder and former CEO of Home Captain. In this episode, Moon discusses the difficulties Veterans face during the home buying process and misconceptions about VA loans.  The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Steve James, the Chief Marketing Officer at Fannie Mae. In this episode, James discusses the organization’s Here to help Campaign, which provides resources and information to renters and homeowners in an effort to help them remain in their apartments and homes.James also explains how he approaches innovative marketing while working at an incredibly large and regulated company, as well as what is in the pipeline for Fannie Mae’s marketing efforts.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 This week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Tim Mayopoulos, the President of Blend. In this episode, Mayopoulos explains what makes him optimistic about the mortgage industry.Mayopoulos also discusses how he sees the role of companies — as opposed to the government — in moving the ball forward on homeownership expansion, as well as what Blend does to promote an inclusive work environment.  The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices