On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed rate hike, housing starts and completions, and existing home sales. Articles related to this episode: Housing completion data is now savagely unhealthy Fed hikes rates by 75 bps to rein in still-hot inflation Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off tickets! HousingWire Daily ...
Sep 22, 2022•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about the housing recession and what experts expect the Fed to do on rates. HW Media articles related to this episode: Fed watchers expect at least a 75 bps rate hike Fed’s Beige Book offers grim news for housing industry Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off tickets! HousingWire Daily exa...
Sep 21, 2022•22 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about how a surge in HELOCs is affecting the reverse space, the drop in reverse refi volume, and more. HW Media articles related to this episode: Origins: From programmer to yoga instructor, to reverse mortgage professional As HELOC volume rises, reverse mortgage pros see new opportunities Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Ari...
Sep 20, 2022•29 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what could forestall a mortgage rate lockdown. The two also discuss whether he has changed his forecast for mortgage rates for the rest of the year, and where the broader economy is already cooling. HW Media articles related to this episode: Are we seeing a mortgage rate lockdown? Inflation comes in hotter than expected, mortgage rates soar Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3r...
Sep 19, 2022•40 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about mortgage rates and the fallout for wholesale and correspondent lenders. The two also discuss how lower volume is affecting appraisers and the opportunity of home equity loans in a down market. HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage rates rise ahead of expected Fed rate hike HELOC volume up nearly 50% over first 5 months of 2022 Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3...
Sep 16, 2022•37 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about consumer price index data, inflation and mortgage rates. The two also do a deep dive into what a mortgage rate lockdown looks like and whether we will see one this year. HW Media articles related to this episode: Are we seeing a mortgage rate lockdown? Mortgage demand falls as rates soar past 6% Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona...
Sep 15, 2022•40 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Editorial Director Tracey Velt to talk about RealTrends’ 10-year Brokerage Benchmark report and her recent interview with Spencer Rascoff, co-founder of Zillow. HW Media articles related to this episode: Brokerage Benchmark Report: Over past 10 years, firms are outperforming expectations Spencer Rascoff on threats to the traditional brokerage model Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful...
Sep 14, 2022•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Connie Kim about the rise in mortgage fraud and larger housing market themes on consumer confidence and affordability. HW Media articles related to this episode: Expect more price corrections to the housing market Americans are deeply pessimistic about the housing market Mortgage fraud risk is increasing amid slow real estate market Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsda...
Sep 13, 2022•19 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about a potential mortgage rate lockdown. The two also discuss home price growth, demographics and housing inventory. HW Media articles related to this episode: Expect more price corrections to the housing market Why home-price growth is still up 18% year over year Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use cod...
Sep 12, 2022•40 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with James Kleimann about the turmoil among wholesale lenders, the cooling of home sales, Rocket and UWM raising conforming loan limits and more. HW Media articles related to this episode: Freedom Mortgage conducts layoffs, sends jobs overseas: sources Rocket preemptively raises 2023 conforming loan limits for brokers UWM follows Rocket, hikes conforming loan limits Expect more price corrections to the housing market Enjoy the episode! Join...
Sep 09, 2022•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about everything from Bank of America’s new no-down loan to the all-out commodity war following Russia’s actions over the weekend. The two also discuss the continued lack of housing inventory and the Federal Reserve. HW Media articles related to this episode: The last domino before a recession? Job losses Why home-price growth is still up 18% year over year Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingW...
Sep 08, 2022•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HW Media CEO Clayton Collins about recent executive guests on the Housing News podcast, including Rick Arvielo and Anthony Hsieh and how IMBs are dealing with the current market. The two also discuss a recent episode with Tyler Okland and his latest research on Opendoor. HW Media articles related to this episode: Rick Arvielo: a glimpse inside running a mortgage lender Tyler Okland: what can we expect from iBuyers in the coming months?...
Sep 07, 2022•24 min
On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report, mortgage rates, and what the Federal Reserve means when they say we need a housing reset. HW Media articles related to this episode: Why home-price growth is still up 18% year over year Job growth beats expectations in August Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off t...
Sep 06, 2022•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editorial Director Tracey Velt about the real estate leaders who will be speaking at HousingWire Annual, including Ryan Serhant, Tom Ferry, Gino Blefari, Spencer Rascoff and Marc King. HW Media articles related to this episode: Ryan Serhant to headline HousingWire Annual in October 3 HW Annual panels to reignite your passion for the housing industry Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful ...
Sep 02, 2022•25 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the decline in home listings, mortgage rates and where we are on recession watch. HW Media articles related to this episode: Why home-price growth is still up 18% year over year Home price growth continues to slow Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off tickets! HousingWire Daily exa...
Sep 01, 2022•38 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about HUD actions to help seniors age in place, the resurgence of HELOCs, and how Biden’s student loan forgiveness affects senior borrowers. HW Media articles related to this episode: HUD announces new investments in aging-in-place programs for seniors HUD awards over $41 million in housing counseling grants, including reverse mortgage What does a HELOC resurgence mean for reverse mortgages...
Aug 31, 2022•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brena Nath, managing editor of HW + and events, about the regulatory super session and housing market super session we’re hosting at HW Annual. All-star speakers include HUD and fair housing officials, Faith Schwartz, Logan Mohtashami, Mark Graham, Selma Hepp and Lisa Sturdevant. HW Media articles related to this episode: Unpacking the top housing regulations to watch at HW Annual on Oct. 4 Logan Mohtashami to lead housing super sessio...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about student loan forgiveness, the Fed’s plans for interest rate hikes, and what’s happening with new listings. HW Media articles related to this episode: How will Biden’s student loan relief affect homeownership? Does Powell's tough talk mean another 75 bps rate hike? Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code " p...
Aug 29, 2022•39 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about student loan debt relief and how that might impact homeownership. The two also discuss Fannie Mae’s revised forecast and the latest lenders to offer HELOC products. HW Media Articles related to this episode: UWM enters the HELOC space Will new products stop the bleeding for mortgage lenders? Fannie Mae sees dark days ahead for the housing market Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual Octo...
Aug 26, 2022•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new home sales, purchase apps, housing permits and inventory. HW Media articles related to this episode: The new home sales recession continues Homebuilders are done until mortgage rates fall Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off tickets! HousingWire Daily examines the most compell...
Aug 25, 2022•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Maleesa Smith, managing editor of sponsored content, about trending topics, including mortgage tech strategy, non-QM products, an increase in foreclosures and modernizing the appraisal process. HW Media articles related to this episode: Mortgage tech advancements making the biggest impact Creating an invincible lending strategy refresh amid chaos Why non-QM lending is not going away How auction buyer data foreshadows housing market shi...
Aug 24, 2022•22 min
In today’s episode, HW Media Managing Editor of Content Solutions Maleesa Smith wraps up an eight-week mini-series centered around HousingWire’s annual Women of Influence awards. In honor of the 2022 Women of Influence magazine issue, Smith interviews award winners about their contributions to the industry. In the final episode, she is joined by Stephenie Flood, vice president of operations at RE/MAX Gold. HW Media articles related to this episode: 2022 Woman of Influence: Stephenie Flood Announ...
Aug 23, 2022•13 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtasahmi about existing home sales, builder confidence, mortgage rates and whether the housing recession will spread to the larger economy. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Savage: Even with sales down, home prices up 10.8% Homebuilders are done until mortgage rates fall Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "...
Aug 22, 2022•38 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, editorial director of Real Trends to talk about the real estate teams and brokerages that made the Inc. 5000 list and how that list compares to the RealTrends rankings. HW Media articles related to this episode: These fast-growing real estate brokerages/teams made the Inc. 5000 list 15 Real estate tech companies make the Inc. 5000 list Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful S...
Aug 19, 2022•21 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about housing starts, why homebuilders are putting a hold on building and apocalyptic foreclosure scenarios. HW Media articles related to this episode: Homebuilders are done until mortgage rates fall Is housing inventory growth really slowing down? Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off t...
Aug 18, 2022•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler is joined by Brena Nath, managing director of HW+ and events, to talk about the special mini-summits within HousingWire Annual. The two discuss the Marketing Leaders Success summit, the Women of Influence Forum and the Vanguard Forum. HW Media articles related to this episode: Join us at the Marketing Leaders Success Summit at HousingWire Annual on Oct. 3rd The Women of Influence Forum workshop: Learn how to create more seats at the table Enjoy t...
Aug 17, 2022•31 min
In today’s episode, HW Media Managing Editor of Content Solutions Maleesa Smith continues an eight-week mini-series centered around HousingWire’s annual Women of Influence awards. In advance of the 2022 Women of Influence magazine issue, Smith interviews previous years’ award winners about their contributions to the industry. In today’s episode, she is joined by Jill Portilla, vice president of the Borrower Engagement Division at Finance of America Reverse. HW Media articles related to this epis...
Aug 16, 2022•14 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about foreclosure data and whether we’ll see a soft landing for housing in the recession. HW Media articles related to this episode: Is housing inventory growth really slowing down? Expect a foreclosure spike in the coming months Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off tickets! HousingWire...
Aug 15, 2022•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Bill Conroy about how portfolios full of non-QM loans are affecting investors. The two also talk about the positive side of rising interest rates for companies like UWM amid a robust market for mortgage servicing rights. HW Media articles related to this episode: There’s more blood on the tracks in the non-QM market Wholesale behemoth UWM bolstering cash flow with MSR sales Enjoy the episode! Join us for Housin...
Aug 12, 2022•22 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about low inventory levels, inflation numbers, mortgage rates and purchase applications. HW Media articles related to this episode: Inflation falls in July, but housing prices keep rising Mortgage demand remains flat amid rate volatility Enjoy the episode! Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here and use code "podcast20" for 20% off tickets! Hou...
Aug 11, 2022•34 min
