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The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
Episodes
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Mar 16, 2023 • 35min
Logan Mohtashami on banking chaos pushing bond yields and rates lower
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the banking chaos of the last week and what uncertainty is doing to bond yields and mortgage rates. The two also discuss purchase apps and inventory.Related to this episode:
Housing Market Tracker: Mortgage rates fall after SVB failure
Is inflation or recession driving mortgage rates now?
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 15, 2023 • 31min
Mike Simonsen on housing inventory
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, the founder and CEO of Altos Research, about housing inventory ahead of the spring home-buying season.Related to this episode:
Altos: Demand for homes continues to outpace inventory
Housing Market Tracker: Mortgage rates fall after SVB failure
Register for An Early Look at the Spring Housing Market Webinar
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 14, 2023 • 31min
Single-family zoning comes under fire again
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about the rising popularity of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as cities try to tackle a lack of housing. The two also discuss the bill that passed the Washington state house that would ban single-family zoning.Related to this episode:
ADUs are gaining popularity on the West Coast
WA House passes bill that would ban single-family zoning
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 13, 2023 • 34min
Logan Mohtashami: Did the Fed rate hikes break Silicon Valley Bank?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about Friday’s job report, mortgage rates and whether the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes led to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. The two also discuss how the failure might be the tipping point for a Fed pivot.Related to this episode:
Is job growth slowing enough for the Fed?
Inflation is high, so why aren’t mortgage rates higher?
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 10, 2023 • 29min
Does Rocket or UWM have the advantage in 2023?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann to talk about Rocket, UWM and loanDepot earnings, as well as the consolidation rumors we’re hearing about.Related to this episode:
Rocket has a plan to drastically cut costs. Does it go far enough?
UWM reports financial loss in Q4 but expects margins to rise in Q1
loanDepot reports another big loss in Q4 as board fight looms
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 9, 2023 • 38min
Logan Mohtashami: Is the Fed backtracking on more aggressive rate hikes?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Federal Reserve’s recent comments, mortgage rates, job openings, purchase applications and whether the mortgage rate lockdown is real.Related to this episode:
Demand for home loans climbs despite surging mortgage rates
Inflation is high, so why aren’t mortgage rates higher?
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 8, 2023 • 34min
Black Knight finds a buyer for Empower
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Black Knight selling its Empower LOS ahead of its planned merger with ICE. The two also discuss updates to Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide on appraisals.Related to this episode:
ICE and Black Knight find a buyer for Empower as merger scrutiny heats up
Fannie Mae: Appraisals are no longer the default option
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 7, 2023 • 30min
ICE’s Sara Holtz on what mortgage borrowers want
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Sara Holtz, vice president of demand marketing and communications at ICE, about the company’s latest borrower insights survey ahead of its release on April 1. The two discuss what borrowers want in five specific areas of the mortgage process.Related to this episode:
The housing market faces a three-pronged challenge
ICE Mortgage Technology's Collateral Library
2023 Borrower Insights Survey: What do borrowers want?
Connect with Sara on LinkedIn
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 6, 2023 • 36min
Logan Mohtashami on why rates are so high
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why mortgage rates are so high, and what we can expect as we go into the spring homebuying season.Related to this episode:
The 7% mortgage is back with a vengeance
Inflation is high, so why aren’t mortgage rates higher?
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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

Mar 3, 2023 • 27min
Eric Lapin on how consumer-controlled data can change lending
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Eric Lapin, president of FormFree, about Stewart’s acquisition of the AccountChek business and why lenders should be excited about consumer-controlled data.Related to this episode:
Stewart acquires FormFree’s AccountChek business
Connect with Eric on LinkedIn
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level leadership teams to grow, network, and set the pace for what's next in our industry. 2023's Gathering of Eagles is at Omni Barton Creek Resort in the rolling hill country of Austin, Texas from June 18-21. Click here to learn more and register your spot!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