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On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Maleesa Smith, managing editor of content solutions, about what’s trending in tech solutions, whether products, platforms or services — and what that says about pain points in the industry right now. The two also discuss eClosing solutions, increased interest in loan origination systems and more.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Here's why some lenders choose IPEN over RON Creating a path to success in today's purchase market Here’s a look at a reimagined LOS landscape

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with managing editor James Kleimann about the cancellation of the merger between Figure and Homebridge, which was supposed to serve as a test case for leveraging blockchain in mortgage at scale. The two also discuss the round-up of which lenders have laid off staff this year, as well as the new loan products — non-QM, reno and reverse — that lenders are using to increase volume.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Figure and Homebridge cancel planned merger These mortgage lenders have cut jobs in 2022

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Connie Kim about the growing popularity of non-QM loans and how lenders and tech companies are trying to streamline the traditionally heavy lift of non-QM underwriting. With some experts predicting that non-QM will become 1/3 of the market by the end of the decade, the two also discuss how the GSEs might become involved as part of their duty to serve. HW Media Articles related to this episode: The looming non-QM commoditization question Do the GSEs need to start thinking about non-QM borrowers? Some mortgage companies expanding despite challenges

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about recent recession talk: are we really in for a hurricane, as JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon put it? The two also discuss inventory, jobs and more.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Solid job growth defies recession talk — for now Housing inventory rebounding, annual gain reported after nearly 3 years - RealTrends

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the good news this week on housing inventory and the rising popularity of renovation loans. The two also discuss mortgage rates.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Housing inventory rebounding, annual gain reported after nearly 3 years Mortgage rates steady at 5% as housing supply increases

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about the rise in reverse mortgage volume this year and the trend toward private label reverse products. The two also discuss important topics from the first in-person National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) conference since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. HW Media Articles related to this episode: NRMLA executive committee welcomes reverse mortgage industry back to events Reverse mortgage professionals on looking at life after refis

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HW+ Director Brena Nath about the June issue of HousingWire Magazine, which features winners of the Rising Stars award, including Morgan Salama, a VP at Realogy, on the cover. The two also talk about other HW award programs and how companies can submit compelling nominations.HW Media Articles related to this episode:HousingWire Magazine: 2022

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about inventory, inflation and purchase apps. The two also discuss existing home sales and recession red flags.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Purchase apps are at 2009 level: where's the inventory? Are new home sales flagging a recession? 

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about the data breach at Lakeview Loan Servicing that exposed the personal information of 2.5 million borrowers, and the lawsuits now being filed against the company.The two also discuss the rise of alternative loan products in this purchase market, including non-QM loans and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs).HW Media Articles related to this episode: Lakeview Loan Servicing confronts wave of lawsuits after data breach The housing industry will soon be up in ARMs PLS market is on track to notch record volume this year 

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about the challenges facing FHFA Director Sandra Thompson, and how she might sharpen her focus now that she has been confirmed. The two also discuss manufactured housing and the myriad obstacles in front of the GSEs as they look to serve borrowers taking out chattel loans to buy manufactured homes.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Sandra Thompson confirmed as FHFA director GSEs still shun the low end of manufactured housing