HousingWire Daily

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how loan repurchases are affecting M&A deals and what’s happening with mortgage-backed securities.

Related to this episode:

• Loan-repurchase risk threatens future M&A deals
• Fannie and Freddie address loan-repurchase complaints
• Experts weigh in on the shifting MBS market
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and how they are affecting new home sales and purchase applications.

Related to this episode:

• Mortgage apps decline as rates hit the 7% mark
• Only 70,000 new homes available for sale
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Fratantoni, chief economist and senior vice president of research and industry technology at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), to talk about their forecast on mortgage rates, inflation, home prices, origination volume and more.

Related to this episode:

• Homebuilders are taking advantage of low existing inventory
• Mortgage industry still in the middle of a storm
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about insights from the MBA Secondary and Capital markets conference, which is going on now in New York City. The two discuss opening remarks by MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, who takes regulators to task for piling on during this challenging time for the mortgage industry.

Related to this episode:

• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates heading higher and the possibility of a rebound of the savagely unhealthy housing market.

Related to this episode:

• Housing Market Tracker: Active listings barely budge
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Michael Shemi, the principal advisor for FHFA’s Division of Housing and Mission Goals, about the recent LLPA changes which have drawn a huge reaction from both consumers and those in housing.

Related to this episode:

• DataDigest: Correcting the LLPA false claims
• FHFA Director Thompson speaks out to correct LLPA misinformation
• Mortgage industry takes another stand against the FHFA’s DTI fee
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and the job reports — and how those will affect housing.

Related to this episode:

• Fed’s latest 25 bps hike could be its last (but maybe not)
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with James Kleimann about real estate agent commissions and why they are rising even as housing affordability has gotten worse.

Related to this episode:

• Average real estate commission rate at highest level since 2013
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Appraiser Ryan Lundquist, author of the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, to talk about what he’s seeing in his local market on inventory, prices and bidding wars.

Related to this episode:

• Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn
• Housing inventory still near record lows
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about pending home sales, inflation and the newest crop of foreclosure fanatics.
 
Related to this episode:

• New home sales proving Wall Street was wrong 
• New CFPB guidance takes aim at ‘zombie mortgages’
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with James Kleimann about two hot topics in the news: Sandra Thompson’s clarification on LLPAs after a lot of misinformation, and the MBA’s response to an appraisal bias lawsuit where they say the lender shouldn’t be held responsible for an appraisers actions.

Related to this episode:

• FHFA Director Thompson speaks out to correct LLPA misinformation
• MBA: Lenders shouldn’t be held responsible for appraisers’ actions
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about home prices, lumber crashing and housing inventory.

Related to this episode:

• New home sales proving Wall Street was wrong 
• Housing Market Tracker: Inventory finally rises
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Dave Stevens, CEO at Mountain Lake Consulting and former CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the recent LLPA changes and what he thinks the housing industry should be fighting for now that the DTI requirement has been pushed back.

Related to this episode:

• Connect with Dave on LinkedIn
• The mortgage industry doesn’t want the DTI LLPA fee delayed. They want it killed
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of content and data, about how real estate agents are using ChatGPT and Gen Z’s head start on buying homes.

Related to this episode:

• rezora adds ChatGPT integration to marketing system
• In the race to homeownership, some Gen Zers are pulling ahead
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with John Rogers, head of research and development at CoreLogic, and Christina Pappas, vice president of the Keyes Company, to talk about how climate risk is playing out in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country: Miami.

Related to this episode:

• Connect with John on LinkedIn
• Connect with Christina on LinkedIn
• CoreLogic: Climate Risk Analytics helps predict the future of physical risk
• Why it’s time for the housing industry to get serious about climate risk
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing affordability, existing home sales, Gen Z and whether we are now in a recession.

Related to this episode:

• Housing inventory still near record lows
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about a security breach at the CFPB and a bill looking to ban the use of trigger leads for mortgage customers.

Related to this episode:

• CFPB staffer sent 250,000 consumers’ data to personal email account
• NAMB welcomes legislative proposal to ban use of trigger leads
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing inventory, housing starts and the effects of mortgage volatility on the market.

Related to this episode:

• Housing Market Tracker: Inventory falls even lower
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the important role of independent mortgage banks (IMBs) in serving FHA borrowers, as well as the newest IMB to jump into joint ventures —New American Funding.

Related to this episode:

• Opinion: The incredible value of IMBs in the market
• New American Funding enters the joint ventures space
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with reporter Brooklee Han about title insurance alternatives, including attorney opinion letters (AOLs) and how those are being received by the industry. The two also discuss the fight over water from the Colorado River and how that is affecting housing.

Related to this episode:

• Fannie Mae purchased 45 loans with AOLs in 2022
• Biden administration looks to cut water allotments from Colorado River in migration hotspots
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about rates, inventory and how the Fed is engineering a recession.

Related to this episode:

• Better inflation data won’t sway the Fed
• Wage growth downtrend kills 1970s inflation fear
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Homepoint shutting down, and the misinformation that went viral recently about 40-year mortgages.

Related to this episode:

• Homepoint to shut down originations biz, sell assets to The Loan Store
• Misinformation about FHA mortgage modification spreads on TikTok
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the Federal Reserve is interpreting the latest inflation data. The two also discuss purchase apps and housing inventory.

Related to this episode:

• Inflation cooled further in March, but shelter costs are still high
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about the latest actions taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including guidance for other regulators that outlines standards for abusive conduct by financial institutions. The two also discuss a new lender joining the reverse space.

Related to this episode:

• CFPB outlines abusive conduct standards in financial markets
• MBA asks CFPB to withdraw proposed nonbank registry rule
• PrimeLending enters the reverse mortgage business
• 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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, director of HW+ and events, about what industry leaders have identified as the most important topics for the success of their businesses this year, and how HW is incorporating that into its events.

Related to this episode:

• Gary Keller to speak at Gathering of Eagles 2023
• Logan Mohtashami to speak at Gathering of Eagles 2023
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

 On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about jobs, rates, the Fed and the news about Homepoint shutting down. The two also look back at the America’s Back recovery model which was published three years ago.

Related to this episode:

• Homepoint to shut down originations biz, sell assets to The Loan Store
• 5 indicators that will show when the housing market is rebounding from COVID-19
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about a couple of big-ticket items happening in the housing space right now, including bank failures, where mortgage rates are expected to move and the health of the independent mortgage banks.

Related to this episode:

• Go bust vs. resurgence for IMBs
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates falling, home prices rising for the first time in eight months and a Fed that seems to want to break things. 

Related to this episode:

• Housing Market Tracker: Still no spring inventory lift
• Home prices increase for the first time in eight months: Black Knight
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of content and data, about the RealTrends 500 rankings and which brokerages are now on top. The two also discuss the latest on agent commission lawsuits.

Related to this episode:

• eXp, Fathom and The Agency are top movers by sides in 2023 RealTrends 500
• Prepare for potential commission lawsuit outcomes
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about the latest actions of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and whether they will still be around after the Supreme Court meets in October.

Related to this episode:

• CFPB issues its final rule on small business lending
• ICBA, affiliates urge CFPB to improve construction loan disclosures
• CFPB funding is constitutional, Second Circuit court rules
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

• What will housing credit look like in next recession?
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the FHFA’s expansion of payment deferrals and what that means for servicers, home equity finding its moment, and the new Rocket credit card.

Related to this episode:

• FHFA to expand payment deferrals for borrowers facing hardships
• Home-equity niche will benefit from a private-label lift
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Federal Reserve’s willingness to let housing stay in recession while bailing out other sectors of the economy. The two also discuss mortgage rates, housing inventory and purchase apps.

Related to this episode:

• Mortgage demand gets a boost as rates decline for three straight weeks
• February pending home sales disappoint, but maybe we’re turning a corner?
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Zitin, CEO of Reggora, to talk about the appraisal changes announced by Fannie Mae several weeks ago.

Related to this episode:

• Connect with Brian on LinkedIn
• Reggora
• Fannie Mae: Appraisals are no longer the default option
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with George Gallagher, principal of ESG and Climate Change, Natural Hazard and Spatial Solutions at CoreLogic, about climate risk and its impact on housing. The two also discuss the Federal Reserve Board’s pilot Climate Scenario Analysis exercise with six of the biggest banks in the U.S.

Related to this episode:

• Connect with George on LinkedIn
• CoreLogic: Climate Risk Analytics helps predict the future of physical risk
• CoreLogic data experts talk all things climate risk
• Homebuyers wary of natural disaster-prone areas
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the 10-year yield and how likely we are to get to 5% mortgage rates. The two also discuss the Federal Reserve and the banking crisis.

Related to this episode:

• Why industry watchers expect mortgage rates to fluctuate in coming weeks
• Fed delivers a 25 bps rate hike amid bank failures 
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the FHFA’s timeline for replacing the classic FICO credit score model. The two also discuss the latest news on appraisal bias.

Related to this episode:

• FHFA announces timeline to sunset FICO Classic credit model
• CFPB and DOJ: Lenders are liable for appraisal discrimination
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed meeting this week and what it means for mortgage rates. The two also discuss purchase applications and existing home sales.

Related to this episode:

• Fed delivers a 25 bps rate hike amid bank failures 
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Alex Toth, general manager of homebuilder partnerships at Opendoor, about the latest homebuilder sentiment, which was positive, and the advantages builders have in this market.

Related to this episode:

• With little competition, homebuilders are feeling better
• Connect with Alex on LinkedIn
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the rising cost to originate a mortgage loan and the FHFA’s decision to delay the controversial upfront fee for borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios.

Related to this episode:

• Average IMB lost $2,812 per origination in Q4 
• The mortgage industry doesn’t want the DTI LLPA fee delayed. They want it killed
• HousingWire’s YouTube Channel

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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.