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HousingWire
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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Nov 23, 2022 • 23min
Stronghill Capital makes a bet on non-QM
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about trends in lending, including what’s happening in non-QM and M&A, and the crazy cost of originating a loan.HW Media articles related to this episode:
Why this small lender is running straight into the non-QM fire
Inside Movement Mortgage’s acquisition plans
It’s the ‘perfect storm:’ Average IMB lost $624 per loan in Q3
Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 22, 2022 • 25min
Agents and lenders finding creative options for clients
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Maleesa Smith, managing editor of content solutions, about the loan products and creative solutions being leveraged in this market.HW Media articles related to this episode:
Home equity loan vs. HELOC – What’s the difference?
What is a 2-1 temporary rate buydown?
7 tips to engage your real estate sphere of influence
2023’s forward thinkers are investing in mortgage tech now
Prioritizing client experience will be key for brokers in 2023
How to gain more customers in a shrinking market
Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 21, 2022 • 34min
Logan Mohtashami on the existing home sales enigma
On today’s episode Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about existing homes sales, inventory, starts and more.HW Media articles related to this episodeDays on market grow despite low inventory for existing homesEnjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 18, 2022 • 33min
Which builders are winning in this housing market?
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Alex Toth, general manager of homebuilder partnerships at Opendoor, about homebuilder sentiment, which builders are winning in this market and what we can expect in 2023.Articles discussed:Mortgage buydowns on the rise as builders try to entice more buyersEnjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 17, 2022 • 31min
Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s recession obsession
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed’s recession obsession, plus purchase apps and builder sentiment.HW Media articles related to this episode:
The empire strikes back on lower mortgage rates
Mortgage demand rose on the back of slower inflation growth
Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 16, 2022 • 33min
FHA: Reverse mortgage portfolio reaches positive cap ratio
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, to talk about the FHA MMI report, which showed the reverse mortgage portfolio is positive for only the second time since 2015. The two also discuss the NRMLA conference and 3Q earnings of Finance of America.HW Media Articles related to this episode:
[Updated] FHA MMI report: Reverse mortgage portfolio is positive for 2022
FoA sees reverse, home improvement as key to its future
Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 15, 2022 • 31min
Appraiser Ryan Lundquist on home pricing in a volatile housing market
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with appraiser Ryan Lundquist, author of the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, about how sellers and agents can set home prices effectively in this volatile market.HW Media articles related to this episode:Don’t expect a drop in home prices in 2023, NAR economist saysEnjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 14, 2022 • 36min
Logan Mohtashami on what the latest inflation data means for mortgage rates
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI inflation data and what that did to mortgage rates.HW Media articles related to this episode:
Mortgage rates collapse on softer inflation data
Why purchase application data is below 2008 levels
Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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.This episode was a special edition of the HousingWire Daily podcast that aired LIVE on our Circle platform for HW+ Members. If you're an HW+ member, please join our Circle community here to watch the next behind-the-scenes episode!To become an HW+ member and have exclusive access to career-making news, analysis, and research, join us here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2022 • 29min
UWM takes No. 1 spot from Rocket Mortgage
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the shakeup at the top of the lender leader board, where wholesaler UWM has overtaken Rocket Mortgage to become the No. 1 lender in the country.HW Media articles related to this episode:
UWM takes the originations crown from Rocket
“Last night, my Uber driver was a loan officer.”
Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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

Nov 10, 2022 • 34min
Logan Mohtashami on purchase applications being below 2008 levels
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase application data, homebuilders, the labor market and when the Fed will stop dealing pain to the housing market.HW Media articles related to his episode:
Homebuilders are done until mortgage rates fall
The honey badger labor market will still bite housing
Enjoy the episode!HousingWire Daily 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