On today’s episode, HousingWire and Reverse Mortgage Daily editor Chris Clow talks with Brena Nath, director of HW+ and events at HousingWire to discuss more details about the gathering by HousingWire. Related to this episode: Kristen Sieffert talks about her career path and The Gathering Brian Vieaux & Kyle Draper: Rethinking Everything (about loan origination) The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles ...
Mar 15, 2024•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the CPI data and why we don’t need to worry about out-of-control inflation, or out-of-control mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Are 1970s inflation and mortgage rates possible? The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into...
Mar 14, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist for First American Financial Corp. , about homeownership among single, female-headed households, as well as what’s in store for this spring market. Related to this episode: Connect with Odeta on LinkedIn First American The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide ou...
Mar 13, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mosi Gatling, senior vice president of strategic growth and expansion at New American Funding , about creating an authentic presence in Black and Latino communities. Gatling will be speaking on that topic at The Gathering in April. Related to this episode: Connect with Mosi on LinkedIn NAF taps Mosi Gatling for newly created executive role The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast exam...
Mar 12, 2024•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Biden’s plan for housing, the Fed , possible rate cuts and jobs week. Related to this episode: Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 s...
Mar 11, 2024•37 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Rich Weidel, CEO of Princeton Mortgage, about how he’s leading his company to optimize in today’s market. Related to this episode: Connect with Rich on LinkedIn Princeton Mortgage The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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...
Mar 08, 2024•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about some good news on mortgage rates, what Fed Chair Powell said on Wednesday, and what to expect from the jobs report. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 o...
Mar 07, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how loan officers are playing the long game with mortgage rates still over 7%. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been this year. Did loan officers expect this? The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper lo...
Mar 06, 2024•33 min
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Steve Gaenzler, senior vice president of data and analytics at homegenius Real Estate , to talk about AI in the home-buying journey. Related to this episode: Connect with Steve on LinkedIn Homegenius Homegenius Platform Overview: Engage with Customers Directly From Your Website How banking is embracing AI for success The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most...
Mar 05, 2024•39 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and what the Fed is going to do next. The two also discuss housing inventory. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 h...
Mar 04, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about our latest reporting on pricing exceptions and the potential risk lenders face from those practices. Related to this episode: Pricing exceptions are widespread in mortgage — and so are the regulatory risks The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners ...
Mar 01, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about where home prices are going this spring and what he expects for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Home prices continued to rise in December The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 newsro...
Feb 29, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kevin Peranio, chief lending officer at PRMG , about the state of the market, what he sees for spring and the very specific challenges of lending in California. Related to this episode: Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn Paramount Residential Mortgage Group How do you solve the California housing crisis? The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles report...
Feb 28, 2024•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Katie Sweeney, the chairman and CEO of AIME who will soon be leading the Broker Action Coalition (BAC). The two discuss which issues the advocacy group will be focused on and the larger housing issues to pay attention to in this election year. Related to this episode: Connect with Katie on LinkedIn AIME Broker Action Coalition AIME’s CEO Katie Sweeney to step down and take helm of Broker Action Coalition The Gathering HousingWire’s You...
Feb 27, 2024•36 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales and the demographic trends that are driving this housing market. Related to this episode: Don’t get too excited about the jump in existing home sales The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 c...
Feb 26, 2024•35 min
On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Mike Simonsen, founder and president of Altos Research, about housing inventory and home price trends this spring Related to this episode: Home price gains slow as mortgage rates rise: Altos The Top of Mind Podcast The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 ...
Feb 23, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fed statements this week that they don't consider housing when deciding whether to cut rates. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates on HousingWire The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 news...
Feb 22, 2024•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the current economic model of mortgage lending and whether it’s sustainable for the next 5 to 10 years. Related to this episode: LendingLife on HousingWire The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 ...
Feb 21, 2024•35 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Data Journalist Will Robinson about the challenges facing regional banks and how those are going to affect the mortgage space this year. Related to this episode: Office debt is stressing banks. That matters for mortgages The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look int...
Feb 20, 2024•27 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the spring home-buying season and what we should expect on rates and inventory. Related to this episode: Housing starts see steep drop in January The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 newsroo...
Feb 19, 2024•32 min
On this sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Dave Howard, executive vice president at ServiceLink about the power of partnership in today's housing market. Related to this episode: ServiceLink The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 Ma...
Feb 16, 2024•24 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how the latest CPI inflation report affected mortgage rates and the reaction from the Fed. Related to this episode: CPI inflation report shows the Fed loves playing with fire The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 stor...
Feb 15, 2024•38 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HousingWire President Diego Sanchez about The Gathering event we’re hosting in Scottsdale, Arizona, in April, and our strategy for delivering content, community and commerce for attendees. Related to this episode: The Gathering HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 s...
Feb 14, 2024•31 min
On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Editor Chris Clow about potential housing legislation and regulation in this election year and what we should expect. Current initiatives include taxation changes and federal incentives to boost housing supply. Related to this episode: As House passes bipartisan tax legislation, lawmakers feel pressure from voters on housing Sens. Klobuchar, Kaine reintroduce bill to create housing policy plans, boost supply HousingWire’s YouTube Channel...
Feb 13, 2024•28 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Welcome Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about where mortgage rates are headed and the likelihood of rates going down to 6% or up to 8% in the near term. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! 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 th...
Feb 12, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler and Managing Editor James Kleimann wrap up the news of the week, including the latest effort to increase the use of assumable mortgages and the job prospects for real estate and mortgage professionals. Related to this episode: Assumable mortgages grow in popularity, but hurdles remain NAR membership continues to slide in 2024 HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles repor...
Feb 09, 2024•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the 60 Minutes interview with Fed chairman Jerome Powell and how we should interpret comments from Powell and Fed President Neel Kashkari on rate cuts. Related to this episode: No Fed pivot in sight as Powell addresses rate cuts on 60 Minutes HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we ...
Feb 08, 2024•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about two big developments in the commission lawsuits. The two also discuss an increase in wire fraud. Related to this episode: HomeServices asks Supreme Court to apply arbitration to Sitzer suit Keller Williams settles the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit for $70 million HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. ...
Feb 07, 2024•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sarah Kahn, president and CEO of Housing Forward , about how the organization is tackling homelessness in the DFW metroplex and what other cities could learn from their strategies and their success. Related to this episode: Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Housing Forward How a strategic coalition is fighting homelessness in Dallas HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling...
Feb 06, 2024•32 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Friday jobs report and what the Fed should do based on that data. The two also discuss outside variables that could affect the economy. Related to this episode: U.S jobs report surprises to the upside HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper lo...
Feb 05, 2024•31 min
