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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about whether we are close to a recession given the latest economic reports, including jobless claims. Related to this episode: Will higher inflation and mortgage rates create a recession? | HousingWire Daily HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Brian Hale, founder and CEO of Mortgage Advisory Partners, about what lenders should do right now to grow their business. Hale was a featured speaker at HousingWire’s Housing Economic Summit and has held leadership positions at companies including ClosingMark Financial Group, Stearns Lending, MetLife Home Loans, Countrywide, Wells Fargo...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why we’re seeing a drop in the 10-year yield and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates fall as economic softness sends bond yields lower | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the mo...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about specific funding and staff cuts at the CFPB and HUD and how those cuts could positively and negatively affect housing. Related to this episode: Internal memo outlines DOGE’s plan to gut HUD | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podca...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the $5,000 checks that consumers might be getting and how that could affect housing demand and mortgage rates. The two also discuss existing home sales. Related to this episode: Existing-home sales slow in January as affordability challenges persist | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about H...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how mass firings at the federal level could lower mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Massive FHA cuts would create dysfunction for mortgage industry, homeowners: ex-official | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings t...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about staffing cuts at HUD, FHA and the CFPB — and what it all means for housing professionals. Related to this episode: Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the Washington, D.C. housing market amid large layoffs in the federal government. The two also discuss a proposal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSanctis to ban property taxes. Related to this episode: The impact of job cuts on the DC housing market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jim Lockhart, senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center, about streamlining the government — from tackling the national debt to getting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship. Lockhart was the director of FHFA during the financial crisis and was a member of the TARP Oversight Board. He also served as Vice Chairman of Wilbu...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the wild moves in mortgage rates last week and what to expect this week. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates dip below 7% after retail sales surprise | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the mos...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with two guests: Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami and Josh Romney, president and CEO of the Romney Group as well as Chairman and CEO of Intercap Lending. The three discuss the economic factors driving the housing sector, including lending, building and development. Related to this episode: Will higher inflation and mortgage rates create a recess...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Matthew VanFossen, CEO of Absolute Home Mortgage, about his perspective as a mortgage lender on what’s happening at the CFPB. Related to this episode: Why the CFPB’s enforcement pause is not a free pass for lenders | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings th...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inflation, a possible recession, new listings and agents of chaos. Related to this episode: Better mortgage spreads are capping rates in 2025 | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks Editor Chris Clow about all the changes at the federal level for housing agencies and regulators in the last week, including the virtual shut-down of the CFPB. Related to this episode: Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing | HousingWire A timeline of what’s happening at the CFPB under Trump | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTub...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the jobs report and how it’s affecting mortgage rates. The two also discuss how the Fed is reacting. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates remain high due to labor market resilience | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brin...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what the Treasury department could do to help lower mortgage rates. The two also discuss the homeownership rate. Related to this episode: The state of US homeownership: Younger buyers hold the key | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Altos President Mike Simonsen about the data signals he’s watching as we head into spring, including home price cuts. Related to this episode: Weak demand is forcing more home sellers to reduce their asking price | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the market’s response to tariffs and trade war headlines. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates remain flat despite tariff drama | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about all the policy shifts we’ve seen in the last two weeks under the new Trump administration, including the CFPB, tariffs, HUD and more. Related to this episode: Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! Th...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about tariffs, jobs week and all the variables that can affect mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Is President Trump bluffing on tariffs? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling sto...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates, pending sales and insurance costs. Related to this episode: In leaving rates alone, the Fed hides behind solid labor market | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling s...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the trade group’s priorities under the Trump administration. Related to this episode: Bob Broeksmit outlines MBA priorities under Trump administration | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podca...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fed day, mortgage rates and new home sales. Related to this episode: Why new-home sales are disappointing, despite beating estimates | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Jason Mitchell, founder of the Jason Mitchell Group about his experience being sued by the CFPB and the larger implications of the case. Related to this episode: CFPB sues Rocket, The Jason Mitchell Group over RESPA violations | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podca...

On today’s podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about existing home sales, home prices and purchase apps heading into the spring housing market. Related to this episode: Why didn’t we see a national home-price correction in 2024? | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the f...