The Big Picture

On today's episode of The Big Picture , Rich & Rob welcomed Teresa Bazemore to the show.  The group provided their insights on the housing policies discussed in Tuesday's Vice-Presidential debate, analyzing how each party's approach might look to shape the housing industry.  Teresa also shared her expertise on tackling the affordable housing crisis—an issue she’s worked on throu...

Housing policy takes center stage on this episode of The Big Picture, as Rich & Rob welcomed back Jim Parrott for a deep dive into the latest proposals from Presidential candidates. Vice President Harris recently outlined her economic vision, with housing policies taking the spotlight. But how much of her plan stands a chance in the current political landscape? And what housing strategies migh...

Rich & Rob welcome back Bill Dallas to dive into the Federal Reserve’s recent 50 bps rate cut, exploring the reasoning behind it and potential market implications. They also share key insights and strategies for mortgage bankers to thrive in a slowly improving market. The episode wraps up with a deep discussion on the current state of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac , and what their future could...

On this week's show, Rich & Rob were joined by one of their favorite recurring guests, Chris Bennett of Vice Capital Markets. The topic of the day - next week's Federal Reserve Board meeting. Will the Fed cut 25 or 50 bps next week? And what does it mean for mortgage rates in the short term? The group also took a look back at the Fed's action since the pandemic, handing out thei...

On this week's show Rich & Rob are joined by Jordan Bucher, Ashley Yarabinec & Alicia Goncalves from the Mortgage Bankers Association.  After touching on this week's critical jobs data that could have big impact on Fed action and mortgage rates, the fellas talked with the team from MBA on all the latest happenings at MBA as the Presidential election approaches. Jordan, Ashley, an...

On this week's show, Rich & Rob are joined by Mortgage Coach founder & Trust Engine Chief Innovation Officer Dave Savage, who's been interviewing top real estate professionals on the now-implemented NAR settlement changes for the last several months. In addition to the changes to how homebuyers interact with real estate agents, the group also discussed this week's Federal Re...

On this week's show, Rich was joined by EscrowTab's CEO & Co-Founder Brendon Weiss and their VP, Revenue Amy Moses. The group started by talking about the recent inflation data, lower mortgage rates, and what that means for the real estate finance industry in the short term. Also discussed - how prepared lenders are in this next cycle, integrations between vendors, and current role o...

Rich & Rob were joined this week by Anita Padilla, founder & CEO of MegaStar Financial & Take Three Technologies. The trio discussed the Fed's recent interest rate policy statement, some troubling jobs data, and what it means for the mortgage interest rate market this fall. Also discussed - the use cases of AI in mortgage tech and the broader mortgage tech landscape currently.

The fellas were joined by Fannie Mae SVP & Chief Economist Doug Duncan & got Doug's perspective on the economy as we sit at this interesting inflection point, seemingly on the cusp of a LONG awaited Fed cut. Doug & Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group also just released their latest monthly housing & economic outlook - which was discussed on the show...

Rich and Rob were joined by Freedom Mortgage President & CEO (and Philadelphia Phillies owner) Stan Middleman!  The group engaged in a fascinating discussion about President Biden's rent cap proposal, some of former President Trump's recent comments on the housing market, waning homebuilder confidence and production, and the government's role in mortgage lending.

This week on The Big Picture, Rich & Robbie Chrisman were pleased to be joined by PRMG Chief Lending Officer Kevin Peranio. The group discussed this week’s favorable inflation data and the high likelihood of a Fed rate cut at their September meeting, and what that means for interest rates and the mortgage industry. Also touched on this week - HUD’s enhancements to the 203(k) rehab program, som...

This week on The Big Picture, Rich & Rob are joined by Bill Bodnar, a leading mortgage market analyst and the CRO of Tabrasa. The conversation centered around the series of housing policy announcements  from the Biden Administration in advance of the Presidential debate, and what is likely to be discussed related to housing. The group also talked about Friday’s big inflation data release, home...

This week on The Big Picture, Rich & Rob are joined by Rice Park Capital’s Managing Director, Strategic Equity Investing - Chris Bixby. The discussion centers around the recent woeful construction housing starts figure that came in this morning and what it means for a worsening housing inventory problem in America. The fellas also picked Chris’s brain on the current state of mortgage technolog...

On this week’s episode of The Big Picture, Rich and Rob are joined by Jodi Hall - who served as COO of CrossCountry Mortgage, President & COO of Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, and now consults mortgage lenders with her firm Danda Road. The group talked about the recent drop in mortgage rates amidst positive inflation news as well as the current state of mortgage tech. And how well mortgage lende...

This week on The Big Picture, Rich & Rob welcomed Chris Bennett of Vice Capital Markets to get his thoughts on recent & upcoming employment data, next week's Fed meeting, and what it all could mean for mortgage rates in the weeks and months to come.

On this week’s episode of The Big Picture, Rich & Rob are joined by mortgage industry titan Sue Woodard. The discussion centered around how big of a role housing affordability will factor into the June 27th Presidential Debate and the November election, AI in the mortgage industry, lender's relationships with tech vendors, and the importance of getting to the customer earlier & custom...

On this week's edition of The Big Picture, co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky & Rob Chrisman are joined by housing finance industry trailblazer Bill Dallas. Discussed on this week's show are Rob's takeaways from the MBA Secondary Conference, where CFPB Director Rohit Chopra took aim the the credit reporting agencies for charging what he deems as excessive fees to customers. The fellas als...

On this week's show, Rich Swerbinsky interviews MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit as housing and mortgage banking have evolved into a Main Street issue with Americans with a very tempestuous Presidential election now less than five months away. Bob provides his thoughts on Freddie Mac's recent proposal to purchase second mortgages, Fannie/Freddie repurchase requests, the recent repor...

Co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky & Rob Chrisman are joined this week by mortgage market expert & sales trainer Steve Richman for a lively discussion on all things housing. Topics discussed included the NAR settlement and all the scheming around the coming changes. Mortgage Broker lawsuits. FHFA pondering the GSE's buying second mortgages. The FTC trying to outlaw non-competes. Lenders trying...