HousingWire Daily

On today’s episode, HW Media Managing Editor James Kleimann sits down with HousingWire mortgage reporter, Flávia Furlan Nunes to talk about the sudden shutdown last week of the mortgage lender and investor, First Guaranty Mortgage Corportation.Articles related to this episode: PIMCO-backed FGMC lays off most staffers As FGMC shuts down, lender partners question fate of loans in pipeline Enjoy the episode!

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about rising home prices and the long-lasting effect on affordability, inventory and housing tenure. The two also discuss his recession red flags and who will get hit hardest.HW Media Articles related to this episode: How home-price growth has damaged the housing market The savagely unhealthy housing market is now a nightmare Enjoy the episode!

On today’s episode, HousingWire Managing Editor James Kleimann with Senior Mortgage Reporter Matthew Blake about his far from glamorous experience while shadowing a top-performing Chicago real estate agent, Stephanie LoVerde. They also talk about the Pheonix market and what kinds of effects that institutional investors have on local buyers, agents and sellers. HW Media articles related to this episode:Phoenix rising in inventory, institutional investorsEnjoy the episod!

 On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new home sales, existing home sales, inventory levels, where we are on recession watch and more. The two also discuss whether mortgage rates have reached a ceiling.HW Media articles related to this episode:  The savagely unhealthy housing market is now a nightmare Housing starts data raises 5th recession red flag  Enjoy the episode!

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about layoffs at Chase and Wells Fargo, and the move by UWM to drop rates by 50 to 100 basis points. The two also discuss rising origination costs and how that affects affordability.  HW Media articles related to this episode: UWM drops rates 50 to 100 basis points in bid for brokers - HousingWire JPMorgan Chase to cut hundreds of mortgage jobs - HousingWire Purchase mortgage rates continue incremental, upward trend 

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about the effects of rising mortgage rates on the reverse space. The two talk about falling volume and how lenders are adapting, including industry layoffs.HW Media articles related to this episode: Updated: Three major reverse mortgage lenders make changes to private products due to market volatility Reverse mortgage retail segment leads April volume drop Reverse mortgage professionals see rising interest in private products

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Matthew Blake about layoffs at big real estate brokerages and how companies are taking a hard look at office leases, tech expenses and more. The two also discuss whether CoStar has found Zillow’s Achilles heel in New York City and the implications for the rest of the country. HW Media articles related to this episode: Redfin shareholders approve millions in executive payouts same day of mass layoffs Bleeding cash, Compass closes 8 offices Street fight: CoStar's Citysnap to take on Zillow June 30  

On today’s episode, Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami outlines why he’s raised his 5th recession red flag and where we are on his recession watch. He also discusses what the Fed rate hike means and what he’s looking for next.HW Media articles related to this episode: Housing starts data raises 5th recession red flag  Logan Mohtashami: "biggest affordability hit in our lifetime"

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the volatile rate environment and the effect that’s having on the housing market. The two talk about how lenders and real estate agents — as well as title and appraisal professionals — are coping in a week that has given many people whiplash.HW Media Articles Related to this Episode: How mortgage lenders are navigating life at 6% How the Fed's rate hike will affect the housing market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about Fannie and Freddie approving the expanded use of alternative appraisal methods, including automated valuation models, desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals. The two also discuss how the appraisal changes fit into FHFA’s broader housing equity goals.HW Media Articles related to this episode: GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals With landmark GSE equity plans, FHFA confronts legacy of redlining