Episodes
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Gary Acosta, co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) about how the incoming Trump administration could affect the real estate market in 2025. The two discuss inventory, immigration, regulation and more. Related to this episode: Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The...
Published 11/22/24
Published 11/22/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what Trump is looking for in a Treasury Secretary and how that could affect mortgage rates. The two also discuss housing starts and purchase applications. Related to this episode: Here’s why we won’t build millions of new homes | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across...
Published 11/21/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about how Rocket and Zillow are playing to win in this market, lender profits in Q3 and whether we can realistically build houses on federal land. Related to this episode: How Rocket Mortgage plans to win in 2025 | HousingWire Zillow’s mortgage business is growing. Lenders beware | HousingWire The typical mortgage lender made a profit of $701 per loan in Q3 | HousingWire Trump’s plan to build...
Published 11/20/24
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Marc Trachtenberg, CEO at Silk Title Company, about how transparency can fuel real partnership between lenders and title companies and what he's doing to forge relationships that benefit everyone. Related to this episode: Silk Title Co IMB Summit | HousingWire Marc Trachtenberg | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling...
Published 11/19/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the very positive housing credit report and where mortgage rates are headed. Related to this episode: Credit data shows: There’s no housing crash coming | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   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...
Published 11/18/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Vinay Singh, chief financial officer and chief AI officer at HUD, about technology and how his team is forging a path toward innovation at the department. Related to this episode: Technology and AI | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   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...
Published 11/15/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, mortgage rates and what happens to housing if we see a mass deportation of construction workers. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   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...
Published 11/14/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Hale, CEO and founder of Mortgage Advisory Partners, about the election and what he thinks we'll see on mortgage rates, regulation, GSE conservatorship and more. Related to this episode: Housing Market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a...
Published 11/13/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Cecelia Raine, vice president of servicing innovation and engagement at Freddie Mac, about their vision for servicing and how they are using technology to enhance the customer experience. Related to this episode: Resolve | Freddie Mac Resolve APIs | Freddie Mac A Proactive Guide for Servicers: Mortgage Relief Education and Options | Freddie Mac HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The...
Published 11/12/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Anthony Lamacchia, founder and CEO of Lamacchia Companies and Lamacchia Realty, about the state of the housing market one year after the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, the industry’s “addiction to mortgage rates” and the election. Related to this episode: Commission Lawsuits | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported...
Published 11/12/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Fed meeting and where mortgage rates are headed. Related to this episode: Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps, but Trump’s victory sows doubts on future moves | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our...
Published 11/11/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Trump’s election and how that could impact the housing industry, including regulation, GSE conservatorship, HUD, AI and more. Related to this episode: Trump’s presidency signals new regulatory era for mortgages | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each...
Published 11/08/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the election and where mortgage rates are headed in a Trump presidency. Related to this episode: Where are mortgage rates headed under President Trump? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   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...
Published 11/07/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, inventory and what people are afraid of when it comes to this election. Related to this episode: 38% of early voters say housing affordability influenced their pick for president | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we...
Published 11/06/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bill Killmer, Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs at the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the election and the issues MBA is working on across the aisle. Related to this episode: Election season is in the air at MBA Annual | HousingWire Mortgage Bankers Assocation Bill Killmer | LinkedIn HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the...
Published 11/05/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about where rates have gone after Friday’s negative jobs report and what to look for on election day. Related to this episode: Why did mortgage rates rise after the negative jobs report? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our...
Published 11/04/24
On today’s sponsored episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brennan O'Connell, director of data solutions at Optimal Blue, about the significance of rate lock data and how lenders are using that data to their advantage. Related to this episode: Optimal Blue Optimizing originator retention: How Optimal Blue’s tools and AI solutions keep lenders competitive | HousingWire Brennan O'Connell HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire...
Published 11/01/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Sonu Mittal, senior vice president and head of single-family acquisitions at Freddie Mac, about the changes announced this week on repurchase remedies, appraisal waivers and more. Related to this episode: No undue risk! Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most...
Published 11/01/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home sales, home prices, jobs data and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: October jobs report will influence Fed policy, mortgage rates path | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   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...
Published 10/31/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about all the news coming out of the MBA Annual conference, including changes to appraisal alternative guidelines and an expansion of a fee-based alternative to repurchasing loans. Related to this episode: FHFA to allow alternative appraisal methods on purchases up to 97% LTV | HousingWire Whether it’s Trump or Harris in office, MBA says it ‘knows how to stop bad ideas’ | HousingWire FHFA expands...
Published 10/30/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with David McCarthy, managing director and head of legislative affairs at the CRE Finance Council, about how the election could affect housing policy. McCarthy discusses outcome scenarios for taxes, bank capital, GSE reform and regulation depending on which party wins the presidency, but also the House and Senate. Related to this episode: Housing Policy | HousingWire CRE Finance Council HousingWire | YouTube More info about...
Published 10/29/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what to look for on jobs week to know where mortgage rates are headed. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   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...
Published 10/28/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with executives from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers: Executive Director Valerie Saunders and President Jim Nabors, about issues facing their members, market share and their new homebuyer report. Related to this episode: Valerie Saunders | LinkedIn Jim Nabors | LinkedIn National Association of Mortgage Brokers HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines...
Published 10/25/24
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the real reason mortgage rates rose this week and how the election could impact pricing. Related to this episode: Mortgage Rates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   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...
Published 10/24/24