On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the FHFA house price index, purchase apps, inventory and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: FHFA House Price Index hits an all-time high Housing Market Tracker: Mortgage rates over 7% 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 f...
Jun 01, 2023•34 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Chris Clow about recent federal and state regulatory actions, including a settlement between the New York Department of Financial services and OneMain Financial over cybersecurity risks. Related to this episode: OneMain Financial to pay $4.25 million to New York State over cybersecurity lapses House bill would incentivize home selling in effort to boost supply FHFA watchdog releases semi-annual report to Congress Enjoy the episo...
May 31, 2023•31 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital, about the recent appraisal subcommittee hearing on appraisal bias and what appraisals might look like in the future. Related to this episode: Reimagining the future of appraisals 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 gr...
May 30, 2023•30 min
On today’s episode, Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content for HW Media, talks to Brian Battaglia, general manager and executive for Property and Portfolio Insurance at CoreLogic. Tracey and Brian talk about the introduction of more consumer-facing data applications, how brokers are using data to recruit and the products that CoreLogic offers that support brokers in this challenging market and beyond. Related to this episode: Connect with Brian on LinkedIn CoreLogic's Discovery Platfor...
May 30, 2023•30 min
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Fed’s desire to create a job loss recession and what that means for mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Higher mortgage rates, wider spreads follow debt ceiling impasse 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 ne...
May 29, 2023•32 min
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 Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real e...
May 26, 2023•29 min
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 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...
May 25, 2023•30 min
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 Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagl...
May 24, 2023•28 min
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 Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's ...
May 23, 2023•18 min
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 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...
May 22, 2023•35 min
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 Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real es...
May 19, 2023•35 min
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 Ea...
May 18, 2023•35 min
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 Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real estate CEOs, Presidents, and C-Level...
May 17, 2023•21 min
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, ...
May 16, 2023•31 min
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 nex...
May 15, 2023•35 min
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 t...
May 12, 2023•34 min
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 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, net...
May 11, 2023•34 min
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 e...
May 10, 2023•33 min
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 gr...
May 09, 2023•28 min
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 wh...
May 08, 2023•34 min
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...
May 05, 2023•30 min
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 ...
May 04, 2023•34 min
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...
May 03, 2023•29 min
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,...
May 02, 2023•34 min
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 p...
May 01, 2023•34 min
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 Chan...
Apr 28, 2023•35 min
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 ne...
Apr 27, 2023•33 min
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 o...
Apr 26, 2023•36 min
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 lea...
Apr 25, 2023•31 min
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 g...
Apr 25, 2023•35 min
