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On today’s sponsored episode, Maleesa Smith, managing editor of content solutions at HousingWire, is joined by Finance of America Mortgage’s Chief Operations Officer Steve Reich and Chief Product Officer Kathryn Amor to talk about how Finance of America Mortgage is expanding its lending products through non-QM offerings.

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editorial Director Tracey Velt about the competition facing real estate brokerages and the strategies companies are using to win consumers and control more of the real estate transaction. The two also discuss the young brokerage leaders stepping up to the next level.HW Media articles related to this episode: Cairn's Rick Davidson on the silver tsunami and their succession play for brokers Ask a coach: Do I need to pay for real estate leads 5 steps to mastering a real estate merger Nominations for the RT Emerging Leaders are now open!

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fannie Mae’s cut to their origination forecast and what he thinks about their recession call for 2023. The two also discuss mortgage rates, existing home sales and more.HW Media articles related to this episode: Fannie Mae cuts origination projection, forecasts recession in 2023 What 5% mortgage rates mean for the housing market The housing market is still savagely unhealthy

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about housing inventory and whether 3-D printed homes can help solve the chronic shortage of houses to meet the demand. The two also discuss mortgage rate increases and what lenders are doing to cope.HW Media Articles related to this episode: Can 3-D printed homes help solve the housing crisis? Purchase mortgage rates climb to 5.11%

On today’s episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about what is happening in the regulatory space, including the White House’s action plans for racial equity in housing and several leadership shakeups at Fannie Mae. HW Media articles related to this episode: White House announces action plans for racial equity, but leaves out GSEs A big leadership shakeup at Fannie Mae

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about what’s happening in the mortgage-backed security market and the short and long-term impacts of the Federal Reserve’s retreat from buying MBS. The two also discuss how rising rates are benefitting the holders of mortgage servicing rights and the wild trading volume that part of the secondary market is witnessing.HW Media articles related to this episode: Fed retreat from MBS market sparks short-term uncertainty MSR sector is a raging bull in a bear mortgage market

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Chris Clow, the editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about the increased volume of reverse mortgages in March and the implications of the Biden administration's 2023 budget on HECM products. The two also discuss the progress the reverse industry is making to reform its image.HW Media articles related to this episode: Reverse mortgage volume in March hits highest monthly total in over 10 years, HMBS issuance remains healthy White House predicts strong reverse mortgage performance in 2023 budget, makes new legislative recommendations Reverse mortgage progress for borrowers visible during pandemic, says NCLC attorney

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how interest rates over 5% will impact the housing market and the data he’s watching for recession red flags. The two also discuss housing inventory and housing permits versus housing completions. HW Media articles related to this episode: What 5% mortgage rates mean for the housing market Purchase mortgages cross dreaded 5% threshold Here's why the housing market needs higher rates

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about which mortgage companies are set up to survive and grow in a purchase market versus those companies that might have to fight to survive. The two discuss the top 25 lenders and look at the competitive advantages of correspondent lenders, the big banks and nonbanks.HW Media articles related to this episode: Some lenders won't survive the purchase mortgage market of 2022 Purchase mortgages cross dreaded 5% threshold

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Real Estate Reporter Matt Blake about his articles on different brokerage models. The two also discuss homebuilding and alternate building materials and processes, including 3D printing of homes.HW Media articles related to this episode: Cardinals of a different feather: Inside Samson Properties' unique model Fannie Mae announces title insurance shake up