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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and how it will affect the 10-year yield and mortgage rates.Related to this episode: The Fed is winning its war against the labor market. What does that mean for rates? HousingWire | YouTube 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

Managing Editor James Kleimann discusses the Supreme Court's Chevron decision's impact on housing regulation, DOJ's role in NAR commission lawsuit settlements, and how the election outcome might affect housing policies. They explore regulatory dynamics, compliance challenges, AI in housing regulation, and uncertainty post-election.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses the resilience of the U.S. housing market, debunking housing crash predictions since 2013. He analyzes new listings data, challenges home price crash forecasts, and highlights positive trends like decreased underwater homes and stable market conditions. The podcast emphasizes the importance of data-driven economic forecasting over fear-based tactics.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses the Fed's focus on the labor market affecting mortgage rates, rising ARM loans, and the importance of accurate data analysis in understanding housing market trends.

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra discusses junk fees, the new AVM rule, and the public orders registry. Topics include lender views on fees, consumer protection challenges, CFPB rule on AVMs, reporting repeat offenders, regulation of non-banks, and technology risks in finance.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses presidential housing plans, inflation, pending home sales, and leadership presentation. Highlights include advocating for increased housing construction, analyzing labor market trends, and exploring how lower 10-year yields can boost the housing market.

Brena Nath, Director of HW+ and events, discusses the planned speakers and topics for the upcoming AI Summit and IMB Summit. The podcast explores the advancements in AI and technology within government organizations, the importance of adopting technology in the mortgage industry, and the current trends shaping the housing market. With a focus on education and practicality, the podcast highlights key speakers like Jason Bressler from UWM and previews panel discussions on topics such as M&A during the AI Summit.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses positive trends in mortgage demand, embracing new technology in the mortgage and construction industries, analyzing housing supply, challenges in the housing industry, and a presidential debate analysis on the housing market with Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler.

Real Estate Reporter Brooklee Han discusses DOJ's latest actions in real estate litigation, including inquiries into California Association of Realtors' forms and REX's suit against NAR and Zillow. The podcast also explores early AI adoption in the mortgage industry and the impact of DOJ's interventions on commission lawsuits, analyzing their potential effects on judicial outcomes and the Biden administration's influence on housing industry priorities.

Sudamys Alfonso from Freddie Mac discusses the 35% increase in average origination costs, reasons behind the surge, and vendor negotiations. They explore factors driving rising mortgage origination costs, benefits of technology adoption, and cost reduction benefits of Loan Product Advisors. The podcast also covers digital transformation strategies in lending and Freddie Mac's report on the rising cost of originating mortgage loans.