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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Sara Holtz, vice president of demand marketing and communications at ICE, about the company’s latest borrower insights survey ahead of its release on April 1. The two discuss what borrowers want in five specific areas of the mortgage process. Related to this episode: The housing market faces a three-pronged challenge ICE Mortgage Technolog...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why mortgage rates are so high, and what we can expect as we go into the spring homebuying season. Related to this episode: The 7% mortgage is back with a vengeance Inflation is high, so why aren’t mortgage rates higher? HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring to...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Eric Lapin, president of FormFree, about Stewart’s acquisition of the AccountChek business and why lenders should be excited about consumer-controlled data. Related to this episode: Stewart acquires FormFree’s AccountChek business Connect with Eric on LinkedIn HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will brin...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest spike in mortgage rates and when we might see the jobs report turn. Related to this episode: Higher mortgage rates dim hope for a busy spring housing market  Housing Market Tracker: Higher rates crush purchase apps HousingWire’s YouTube Channel Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bri...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Courtenay Dunn, director of governmental affairs for Intercontinental Exchange, to talk about regulatory trends and the data and technology lenders are using now to be compliant. Related to this episode: Supreme Court to hear case challenging the CFPB funding structure Intercontinental Exchance Inc Connect with Courtenay on LinkedIn Enjo...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bryan Young, CEO and co-founder of Home Lending Pal, about making the mortgage process more equitable. The two discuss the obstacles faced by first-time homebuyers and how lenders can build more meaningful relationships with borrowers. Related to this episode: With landmark GSE equity plans, FHFA confronts legacy of redlining Share of Bl...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new home sales and how mortgage rate volatility is causing chaos in the housing market. Related to this episode: New home sales continue to climb in 2023 The housing industry is on a mortgage rate roller coaster Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential rea...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the mortgage insurance premium cut and Wells Fargo’s mortgage strategy amid more layoffs. Related to this episode: FHA makes 30 bps MIP cut, mortgage industry cheers Wells Fargo conducts another round of layoffs in home lending business Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the na...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about new listings data, purchase apps and the end of the savagely unhealthy housing market. Related to this episode: The savagely unhealthy housing market is over Mortgage demand falls again as mortgage rates climb closer to 7% Housing Market Tracker: Mortgage rates spike as inventory falls Enjoy the episod...

On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with editor Angelica Leicht about all that's happening in the mortgage landscape, including acquisitions, deals, reverse happenings and existing sales from January.  And, a little bit about the current saga happening at Rocket Mortgage. Related to this episode: FOA agrees to sell commercial lending business to Roc Capital Push button. Get CE...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, senior director of data and content at HW Media, about real estate listing agreements, brokerages expanding into mortgage, luxury teams heading for greener pastures, and more. Related to this episode: Real estate, right to list agreements, and Rumpelstiltskin Howard Hanna launches community-based lender United Purpose Mortga...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the collapse in investor demand and why that hasn’t created a spike in housing inventory. The two also discuss the bond market and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Investor home purchases fell by nearly 50% in Q4 2022 The homebuilders got lucky this time Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles w...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about Jay Farner leaving Rocket, Joe Tyrrell leaving ICE, Zillow earnings, and more. Related to this episode: Jay Farner is leaving Rocket Companies Tim Bowler named president of ICE Mortgage Technology Zillow’s ‘housing super app’ vision takes shape Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring togethe...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase apps, builder confidence data, inventory and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Will hotter inflation send mortgage rates back over 7%? Builders are feeling cautiously optimistic thanks to lower mortgage rates Mortgage demand declines amid persistently high inflation  Enjoy the episode!...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, about where mortgage rates will stabilize, affordability, inventory and more. Related to this episode: Housing Market Update: Slowdance or Great Resetting? Volume, First-time buyers, CX and Rates Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about opportunities to help borrowers in retirement, including leveraging reverse mortgages for ADUs or “granny flats.” Related to this episode: Sandwich generation stressed about meeting financial obligations Millionaires aren’t always confident about retirement, survey says Reverse mortgage...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and how the recent increase will affect the spring home-buying season. The two also discuss inventory and the state of the overall economy. Related to this episode: Mortgage rates rise for the first time in 2023. Is volatility back? Housing Market Tracker: Inventory and purchase applicat...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about recent lender news, including the very hot M&A market, more drama at loanDepot and the latest in the Rocket/UWM battle for brokers. Related to this episode: Inside American Pacific Mortgage’s quest for expansion Anthony Hsieh steps down as loanDepot’s executive chairman Rocket Mortgage will fight UWM’...

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about purchase app data and the spring homebuying season, and what he predicts for inventory and mortgage rates. Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Inventory and purchase applications data fall together Hawkish Fed couldn’t curb market optimism — and mortgage rates tumbled  Enjoy the episode! G...

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Michelle Boyd, Chief Strategy Officer at Terner Housing Innovation Labs to extend the discussion from their recent Fireside Chat. They talk about about the nation's current housing affordability crisis and the work that Terner is doing to address these challenges for homebuyers. Terner Labs works with a portfolio of businesses and entrepr...

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by the Senior Director of Content and Data Tracey Velt to discuss some of the cost-cutting measures seen among several nationwide brokerages, including personnel cuts and the closing down of brick-and-mortar offices. They also talk about how to best prepare for the worst-case in commission lawsuits and some of the great speakers you could se...

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about Friday's incredibly strong jobs report and the implications for future decisions by the Fed.  Related to this episode: Positive jobs report sends mortgage rates higher Register: HW+ Housing Market Update Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top residential real...

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Altos Research President Mike Simonsen to unpack some of the recent data from Altos' research, including unusual inventory data for January and a potential turning tide on the demand side of the market. They also discuss an upcoming HousingWire webinar with Mike that will go into his 2023 market predictions. Related to this episode: Has t...

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami to talk about the data in his most recent weekly housing market tracker, which had purchase apps heating up but still saw a decline in inventory. Related to this episode: Housing Market Tracker: Housing inventory falls once more Enjoy the episode! Gathering of Eagles will bring together the nation's top resid...

On today's episode, HW Media COO Diego Sanchez is joined by newsroom editor Angelica Leicht to unpack some of the recent newsroom coverage, including Flagstar Bank's retail mortgage division shutdown, predictions for home price correction and layoffs at Clear Capital. Related to this episode: Flagstar Bank shuts down retail mortgage division These four cities will see 2008-like correction in home...