Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.
In today’s episode, we look at the latest partnerships and Agency profit drivers from around mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with MakeMyMove’s Evan Hock for a discussion on new data that shows that many financially stable, middle-income households are being priced out of homeownership in major metros not
by monthly affordability but by lack of access, prompting relocations to smaller regional hubs where similar housing costs unlock ownership, stability, and better quality of life. And we close by looking at the end of this month's auction slate from the U.S. Treasury.
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