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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.
15H AGO
7.2.26 Agency MBS Performance; First Lien Capital’s Bill Bymel on Distress Signals; June Payrolls Miss
Today’s episode includes a look at the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system during the first quarter of 2026. Plus, Robbie interviews First Lien Capital’s Bill Bymel on how insurance challenges, AI adoption in servicing, and key...
2D AGO
7.1.26 Stock Market Versus Economy; PennyMac’s Isaac Boltansky on Policy; Inflation Concerns
Today’s episode includes an explainer on why the stock market is not the economy. Plus, Robbie interviews PennyMac’s Isaac Boltansky on key federal policy developments shaping the housing market and broader U.S. economy. And we close with an explainer on...
3D AGO
6.30.26 Investor Outlook; Experian’s Likhitha Mahendar Singh on First-Time Home Buyers; Hawkish Versus Dovish
Today’s episode includes a look at how investors are interpreting policy and volume indicators to make informed decisions. Plus, Robbie interviews Experian’s Likhitha Mahendar Singh how the modern first-time homebuyer has evolved, why rental payment data is reshaping how lenders...
4D AGO
6.29.26 AI in Mortgage; Clear Capital’s Jason Legare on Appraisal Modernization; Implied Volume Implications
Today’s episode includes a look at the practical use cases for AI in mortgage. Plus, Robbie interviews Clear Capital’s Jason Legare on why appraisal modernization adoption remains uneven despite clear efficiency gains, where alternatives such as inspection-based waivers are gaining...
7D AGO
6.26.26 HMDA Data and Housing Policy; Equifax’s Justin Demola on Credit Costs;
Today’s episode includes a look at the intersection of housing policy and HMDA data. Plus, Robbie interviews Equifax’s Justin Demola on how rising credit costs, higher borrower fallout rates, and inefficient credit-pull strategies are increasing origination expenses, making it critical...
1W AGO
6.25.26 Land of Opportunity; Alston & Bird’s Stephen Ornstein on RESPA; Fed Stress Tests
Today’s episode includes a primer on why recapture rates vary so much across the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie interviews Alston & Bird's Stephen Ornstein on all things RESPA, as well as how regulation needs to be improved for the modern...
1W AGO
6.24.26 Industry Storylines; Spring EQ’s Reno Heine on Competitive Differentiators; Agency Security Profiles
Today’s episode includes storylines from around the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie interviews Spring EQ's Reno Heine on differentiating oneself in the increasingly competitive home equity and non- QM markets, how technology and AI are shaping growth, and practical advice for...
1W AGO
6.23.26 Road To Housing; HELIX’s Carl Markman and Frank Perugini on New Product(s); Agency MBS Performance
Today’s episode includes reports on the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act moving along. Plus, Robbie interviews HELIX’s Carl Markman and Frank Perugini on improving borrower and loan officer experiences, accelerating loan processing, and growth in some of the...
2W AGO
6.22.26 Industry Advocacy; Class Valuation’s Mark Walser on UAD 3.6; Caring About Inflation
Today’s episode includes the practical realities of how advocacy gets done in the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie interviews Class Valuation’s Mark Walser on UAD 3.6: stages of panic versus planning, and what lenders can expect in the fall. And we...
2W AGO
6.19.26 Bank of Mom and Dad; Provident Bank’s Bruno Viscariello on Consumer Behavior; Low-FICO Mortgages
Today’s episode includes a discussion on creative ways the younger generation is making home ownership a reality. Plus, Robbie interviews Provident Bank’s Bruno Viscariello on how rate lock-in, changing consumer behavior, and rising ownership costs are reshaping housing demand, affordability,...
2W AGO
6.18.26 New Fed Framework; NCRA’s Eric Ellman on Consumer Wellbeing; Regional Housing
Today’s episode includes a look at the new Federal Reserve framework and initiatives under Chair Kevin Warsh. Plus, Robbie interviews National Consumer Reporting Association’s Eric Ellman on the nomination of Brian Johnson to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, based...
2W AGO
6.17.26 Servicing Treasure Trove; Addy AI’s Michael Vandi on Productivity; Rate Swap Markets
Today’s episode includes a look at how servicing can be a treasure trove if utilized correctly. Plus, Robbie interviews Addy AI’s Michael Vandi on the importance of AI in improving efficiency and competitiveness, especially as a productivity tool for originators....
2W AGO
6.16.26 Peace Time Bonds; TrustEngine’s Dave Savage on Productivity; Warsh’s First Meeting
Today’s episode includes reaction in bond markets to the peace deal in the Middle East, which is scant on details. Plus, Robbie sits down with TrustEngine’s DaveSavage for a discussion on why the mortgage professionals who will thrive are those...
3W AGO
6.15.26 Economic Snapshot; SoFi’s Ally Carty on Brand; Peace Deal Bond Impact
Today’s episode includes a look at the latest economic snapshot and headlines making the news. Plus, Robbie sits down with Ally Carty discuss her transition from Guild Mortgage to SoFi and what she learned from stepping back. She reflects on...
3W AGO
6.12.26 Shrinkflation and Credit; The Disciplined Investor’s Andrew Horowitz on Asset Classes; Prepayment Trends
Today's episode includes a look how inflation at the consumer and producer levels are leading to "shrinkflation." Plus, Robbie interviews The Disciplined Investor’s Andrew Horowitz on how investors assess what assets to invest in, and a portfolio manager’s perspective on...
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