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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.
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May 19, 2023 • 35min
James Kleimann on the Homepoint post-mortem
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the cost structure and operational weaknesses that led to the demise of Homepoint. The two also discuss how IMBs fared in Q1.Related to this episode:
The Homepoint post-mortem: How one of America’s largest mortgage lenders went bust
The average IMB lost $1,972 per loan in Q1
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.

May 18, 2023 • 35min
Logan Mohtashami: Why aren’t home prices crashing?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices, inventory, purchase apps and mortgage rates.Related to this episode:
Housing Market Tracker: Active listings barely budge
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.

May 17, 2023 • 21min
California housing inventory is at all-time lows and New Jersey isn’t far behind
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about inventory shortages across the country, including the East Coast markets and California.Related to this episode:
From ice bath to blood bath: California struggles with inventory
DataDigest: The pandemic housing frenzy never went away in these markets
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.

May 16, 2023 • 31min
UWM is building a different kind of tech workforce in metro Detroit
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jason Bressler, CTO at United Wholesale Mortgage, about UWM’s approach to technology and building a large tech workforce in metro Detroit.Related to this episode:
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn
UWM offers dedicated loan coordinator to brokers
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.

May 15, 2023 • 35min
Logan Mohtashami on spring housing demand — and what that means for the fall
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about spring housing demand and inventory, mortgage rates and what the housing market might look like in the fall.Related to this episode:
CPI report is good news for mortgage rates
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.

May 12, 2023 • 34min
States take action to solve housing inventory crisis
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about state affordable housing initiatives in Washington and Minnesota, which include down payment assistance programs and changing single-family zoning laws.Related to this episode:
WA governor signs series of bills to address housing issues
Minnesota legislature approves $1B affordable housing bill
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.

May 11, 2023 • 34min
Logan Mohtashami on inflation, mortgage rates and the DTI changes
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about CPI data, mortgage rates, purchase applications and the FHFA’s reversal on proposed DTI changes.Related to this episode:
April data suggests we’re close to peak rent inflation
FHFA rescinds controversial DTI LLPA
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.

May 10, 2023 • 33min
Katrina Jones on how Fannie Mae is tackling affordability challenges
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Katrina Jones, vice president of racial equity strategy and impact at Fannie Mae, about affordability challenges in this market and how Fannie Mae is working to help consumers on their housing journey. The two discuss Fannie Mae’s 2023 equitable housing finance plans and their focus on credit, down payment assistance, special purchase credit programs and appraisals.Related to this episode:
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac expand plans for equitable housing
Housing Market Tracker: Spring inventory falls
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.

May 9, 2023 • 28min
Growing the mortgage broker channel in this housing market
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Melinda Wilner, chief operating officer at United Wholesale Mortgage, about growing the broker channel in a low-volume environment.Related to this episode:
The housing market faces a three-pronged challenge
UWM offers dedicated loan coordinator to brokers
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.

May 8, 2023 • 34min
Logan Mohtashami: Jobs data the Fed can love
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the jobs report, the Federal Reserve, inventory and more.Related to this episode:
Jobs data shows the labor market is normalizing
Will strong job growth upset the Fed’s plans?
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.


