Chrisman Commentary - Daily Mortgage News
The Chrisman Commentary podcast provides daily insights into the mortgage industry, covering market trends, capital markets, and regulatory changes. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, each episode delivers expert analysis and industry perspectives on the forces shaping housing finance. Whether it’s mortgage rates, lending news, or economic shifts, the podcast offers a clear, concise breakdown of the most important developments. More at www.chrismancommentary.com.
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1326 episodes
5.13.26 Inflation and The Fed; nCino’s Chris Gufford on Product Redesign; PPI Follows CPI
In today’s episode, we go through the Federal Reserve's dual-mandate balancing act. Plus, Robbie sits down with nCino’s Chris Gufford for a discussion on how AI is moving beyond hype to deliver measurable gains in mortgage operations, borrower ...
5.12.26 Big Players Ball; Truework's Ethan Winchell on Verifications; CPI Prints Hot
In today’s episode, we go through what sort of profitability and volume some of the larger players in the mortgage industry are doing. Plus, Robbie sits down with Truework’s Ethan Winchell for a discussion on how rising income volatility is res...
5.11.26 Conference Previews and Chatter; Eris Innovations' Geoffrey Sharp on Hedging Non-Agency; Payrolls Reaction
In today’s episode, we go through what to look forward to from MBA's Annual Secondary and Capital Markets conference in New York. Plus, Robbie sits down with Eris Innovations’ Geoffrey Sharp for a discussion on how to hedge non-Agency productio...
5.8.26 Prepayment Primer; Digital Risk’s Kim Lanham on Market Dynamics; April Nonfarm Payrolls
In today’s episode, we go through a primer on how current market gyrations are influencing prepayment speeds. Plus, Robbie sits down with Digital Risk’s Kim Lanham for a discussion on how the Iran conflict and broader geopolitical uncertainty a...
5.7.26 Earnings and Volumes; FirstClose's Dan Kellett on Seamless Experience; Powell Respective
In today’s episode, we look at the latest earnings calls and quarterly results from across the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with FirstClose’s Dan Kellett for a discussion on how forward-thinking lenders are using automation, faster...
5.6.26 Servicing Summit; Live With Sagent's Chris Marshall, Evergreen Home Loans' Scott Rodeman, Land Home's Chris Wittrig, and Idaho HFA's Jane Roethler; MBS Coupon Stack
In today’s episode, we look at the figures surrounding America's aging housing stock. Plus, Robbie sits down with Chris Marshall of Sagent at its 2026 Ignite Conference, as well as Scott Rodeman (Evergreen Home Loans), Chris Wittrig (Land Home)...
5.5.26 Cinco De Mayo; Verus' Dane Smith on Product Expansion; Figure's Anthony Stratis on HELOCs; Return to Normalcy
In today’s episode, we look at figures associated with Hispanic lending in America. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure’s Anthony Stratis (for a discussion on the home equity lending space) and Verus’ Dane Smith (for a discussion on innovative l...
5.4.26 Agency Profitability; AnnieMac's Joe Panebianco on Competition; Economic Barometers
In today’s episode, we look at the profitability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plus, Robbie sits down with AnnieMac’s Joe Panebianco for a discussion on helping borrowers compete like cash purchasers, how affordability pressures are shaping bo...
5.1.26 Down Payment Assistance; Movement Mortgage's Lyra Waggoner Interviews Rob and Robbie; Data Docket
In today’s episode, we look at the prevalence of various programs to qualify more borrowers for homes. Plus, Movement Mortgage’s Lyra Waggoner interviews Rob and Robbie on a listener mailbag list of topics. And we close by examining the ma...
4.30.26 Cash Buyers; CI&T’s Tim Von Kaenel on Solutions Ecosystems; Fed Dissent
In today’s episode, we look at the size of the all-cash buyer segment. Plus, Robbie sits down with CI&T’s Tim Von Kaenel for a discussion on building, integrating, and optimizing technology to drive differentiation, modernize operations, an...
4.29.26 Conference Topics; Halo Programs' Kirk King on Recapture; Fed Decision Day
In today’s episode, we look at what is being discussed at April conferences. Plus, Robbie sits down with with Halo Programs Kirk King for a discussion on the ways originators are utilizing technology to automate daily marketing tasks to generat...
4.28.26 Big Get Bigger; Seroka's John Seroka on AI Marketing; MBS Performance
In today’s episode, we look at the latest merger in the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with Seroka’s John Seroka for a discussion on how brands are discovered by prioritizing credible, structured, and widely validated information ove...
4.27.26 Contractor Sentiment; WSFS Bank’s Jeffrey Ruben on Home Equity; Shifting Psychology
In today’s episode, we look at the calculus going through building contractors minds. Plus, Robbie sits down with WSFS Bank’s Jeffrey Ruben for a discussion on how homeowners can strategically tap their equity while navigating today’s rate envi...
4.24.26 Migration Trends; Experian’s Joy Mina and Ken Tromer; Delinquency Locations
In today’s episode, we go through some migration trends popping up across the U.S. Plus, Robbie sits down with Experian’s Joy Mina and Ken Tromer for a discussion on helping mortgage lenders cut costs and speed up closings by offering an early,...
4.23.26 Spec Pool Composition; Paddington Capital Management's Paul Musson on Monetary Policy; Labor Market Indicators
In today’s episode, we go through the our daily update from the Strait of Hormuz and how it is impacting borrower behavior. Plus, Robbie sits down with Paddington Capital Management’s Paul Musson for a discussion on how policymakers are repeate...
4.22.26 FHFA Announcements; loanDNA's Neil Sahota on AiMaxxing; Federal Reserve Predictions
In today’s episode, we go through the latest mortgage news emanating from Washington D.C. Plus, Robbie sits down with loanDNA’s Neil Sahota for a discussion on how the mortgage value chain is being reshaped, from origination through servicing, ...
4.21.26 Production Rankings; Cardinal Financial's Brian Hurd on Builders; Fed Chair Confirmation
In today’s episode, we go through the latest annual origination production rankings from lenders. Plus, Robbie sits down with Cardinal Financial’s Brian Hurd for a discussion on builder sentiment this spring, the push for attainable housing, ke...
4.20.26 Oil Price Tracking; Noise Media Group's Joseph Levi on SEO For AI; Upcoming Data
In today’s episode, we go through the ways mortgage rates are moving in lockstep with oil prices. Plus, Robbie sits down with Noise Media Group’s Joseph Levi for a discussion on how marketers are turning SEO budgets into generative engine optim...
4.17.26 Advocacy Takeaways; Verisk's Kingsley Greenland on Insurance Premiums; Fed Expectations
In today’s episode, we go through chatter from the hallways at the MBA Advocacy Conference. Plus, Robbie sits down with Verisk’s Kingsley Greenland for a discussion on how insurance companies are using climate modeling to improve their granular...
4.16.26 Generational Mobility; Berger Singerman's Geoffrey Lottenberg on AI Legal Implications; Economic Growth
In today’s episode, we go through the latest migration patterns from the U.S. Census Bureau. Plus, Robbie sits down with Berger Singerman's Geoffrey Lottenberg for a discussion on navigating the legal implications of AI in mortgage and lending ...
4.15.26 Funded Mortgage Volume; Evergreen Home Loans’ Tamra Rieger on Leadership; Rate Dovetail
In today’s episode, we go through the latest statistics pertaining to funded mortgage volume. Plus, Robbie sits down with Evergreen Home Loans’ Tamra Rieger for a discussion on leadership, building teams, and winning business in the current rat...
4.14.26 Fines Versus Taxes; Attorney Barry Levine on Delinquencies and Foreclosures; Agency MBS Performance
In today’s episode, we go through the differences between fines and taxes, with a little levity. Plus, Robbie sits down with attorney Barry Levine for a discussion on borrower behavior during delinquency (and how mortgage professionals can keep...
4.13.26 Liens and Mortgages; LendFriend Mortgage’s Eric Bernstein on Eligibility Standards; Economic Calendar Preview
In today’s episode, we go through the differences between a mortgage and a lien. Plus, Robbie sits down with LendFriend Mortgage’s Eric Bernstein for a discussion on how lenders' increasing use of alternatives like bank-statement and asset-base...
4.10.26 Mailbag Friday; CIC Credit’s Don Clement on Scoring Models; CPI Hot Hot Hot
In today’s episode, we go through the latest mailbag questions hitting my inbox. Plus, Robbie sits down with CIC Credit’s Don Clement for a discussion on how changing regulations, credit scoring models, and data strategies are reshaping borrowe...
4.9.26 Credit Rumors; OFA Group’s Thomas Gaffney on Blockchain; Fed Hikes or Cuts
In today’s episode, we go through the latest rumors surrounding Vantage Score. Plus, Robbie sits down with OFA Group’s Thomas Gaffney for a discussion on what real problems tokenization solves in mortgage finance today, where it will gain early...
