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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sonu Mittal, senior vice president and head of single-family acquisitions at Freddie Mac, about the changes announced this week on repurchase remedies, appraisal waivers and more.Related to this episode: No undue risk! Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brennan O'Connell, director of data solutions at Optimal Blue, about the significance of rate lock data and how lenders are using that data to their advantage.Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Optimizing originator retention: How Optimal Blue’s tools and AI solutions keep lenders competitive | HousingWire Brennan O'Connell HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home sales, home prices, jobs data and mortgage rates.Related to this episode: October jobs report will influence Fed policy, mortgage rates path | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about all the news coming out of the MBA Annual conference, including changes to appraisal alternative guidelines and an expansion of a fee-based alternative to repurchasing loans.Related to this episode: FHFA to allow alternative appraisal methods on purchases up to 97% LTV | HousingWire Whether it’s Trump or Harris in office, MBA says it ‘knows how to stop bad ideas’ | HousingWire FHFA expands fee-based alternative to repurchase loans to all approved lenders | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with David McCarthy, managing director and head of legislative affairs at the CRE Finance Council, about how the election could affect housing policy. McCarthy discusses outcome scenarios for taxes, bank capital, GSE reform and regulation depending on which party wins the presidency, but also the House and Senate.Related to this episode: Housing Policy | HousingWire CRE Finance Council HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Logan Mohtashami, Lead Analyst at HousingWire, dives deep into the impacts of jobs week on mortgage rates and the housing market. He explains how rising rates are decreasing mortgage demand and home listings, while prices remain unexpectedly resilient. The discussion also explores the bond market, particularly the 10-year yield, and its implications for the economy. Mohtashami emphasizes the significance of labor data trends and their influence on Federal Reserve policies, making it clear that navigating this economic landscape requires sharp insights and timely decisions.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with executives from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers: Executive Director Valerie Saunders and President Jim Nabors, about issues facing their members, market share and their new homebuyer report.Related to this episode: Valerie Saunders | LinkedIn Jim Nabors | LinkedIn National Association of Mortgage Brokers HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this discussion, Logan Mohtashami, a lead analyst known for his insights on mortgage rates and economic indicators, dives deep into the factors driving mortgage rates up. He explains the relationship between rising bond yields and interest rates, stressing the importance of solid economic data over speculation. Mohtashami also touches on how the upcoming election might affect housing markets and labor trends, urging listeners to focus on long-term data for better predictions amidst political uncertainties.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Adam Ozimek, chief economist at Economic Innovation Group, about how the next president can solve our housing crisis — no matter who wins the White House.Related to this episode: Housing affordability is a political unifier among swing-state voters | HousingWire Adam Ozimek | X HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire  Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Erin Wester, vice president of product management at Optimal Blue, about the broad role of pricing engines in the lending landscape.Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Erin Wester | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode!The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices