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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.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses the Austin housing market, existing home sales, and home prices with Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. They analyze trends from a HousingWire survey, pending contract data, and the impact of interest rates on purchase applications. The podcast explores the impact of technology on the mortgage industry, long-term data trends predicting cooling home price growth, and compares Austin housing market dynamics to other Texas markets.

Editor Chris Clow discusses the CFPB's focus on reverse lending and servicing, including recent actions against a reverse servicer. Topics include AI's impact on mortgage jobs, communication challenges in servicing reverse mortgages for older borrowers, and the rise of reverse mortgages in New Zealand as a solution to escalating living expenses for retirees.

Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses potential declines in housing permits and their impact on the labor market, AI's influence on jobs and the bond market, and the interplay between bond yields, Federal Reserve decisions, and the labor market. The podcast also explores how current economic conditions are affecting mortgage rates and the real estate market in Austin, Texas.

Ali Heriyanto, VP at Corcoran Group, discusses AI use cases in real estate. Topics cover tech adoption challenges, AI in real estate marketing, analysis, and automating administrative tasks. Emphasis on balancing technology with human touch for successful home buying experiences.

HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins discusses tech and profitability trends in the housing industry. Topics include successful traits in housing execs, collaboration vs competition, importance of renovation loans, AI implementation confusion, and efficiency of internal chatbots in companies.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fed rate cuts and where mortgage rates might end up.Related to this episode: Inflation and Fed day: A crucial moment for the housing market 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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jason Bressler, chief technology officer at United Wholesale Mortgage, about how UWM is leveraging artificial intelligence and where they are pushing the envelope.Related to this episode: Will AI replace mortgage jobs? Not exactly, execs say | HousingWire Jason Bressler | LinkedIn United Wholesale Mortgage 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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI data and Fed day, plus the number of underwater homes.Related to this episode: Fed holds rates steady amid mixed economic signals | HousingWire 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

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the announcement by the VA that homebuyers using VA loans can pay their real estate agent’s commission and the latest in the commission lawsuit settlements.Related to this episode: NAR addresses steering in latest settlement agreement update | HousingWire MLS PIN urges Nosalek judge to approve settlement agreement | HousingWire VA issues temporary fix to allow buyer-paid broker fees | HousingWire Commission Lawsuits | HousingWire 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