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Feb 17, 2022 • 32min

Why did the Senate block FHFA, Fed nominees?

On today’s episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath talks with HousingWire Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about the recent earnings reports from the GSEs, breaking down some of the highlights from Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s reports. Kromrei also unpacks why Senate Republicans recently blocked a committee vote on five nominees, including the re-nomination of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Sandra Thompson.
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Feb 16, 2022 • 25min

A preview of the “Big Four” earnings

On today’s episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath talks with HousingWire Real Estate Reporter Brooklee Han, as she discusses the earnings reports for three of the “Big Four” title insurers. During the episode, Han not only talks about the surge in M&A activity for title insurers but also discusses how these companies plan to overcome some of the challenges that stem from the shift to a purchase-driven market. 
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Feb 15, 2022 • 22min

The booming real estate industry

On today’s episode, Brena Nath talks with RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt about some of the latest trends she has been watching, including the latest real estate technology innovations. She also touches on the upcoming RealTrends rankings and insights from last year’s rankings. 
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Feb 14, 2022 • 24min

Logan Mohtashami on why mortgage rates need to rise

On today’s episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath talks with HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami, as they unpack his latest article that digs into Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index. During the interview, Mohtashami explains where people often go wrong when reading the survey results, thinking that nobody wants to buy a home. He also dives into the latest jobs report and how it impacts bond yields.
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Feb 11, 2022 • 26min

The UWM broker war

On today’s episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath talks with HousingWire’s Managing Editor James Kleimann to discuss the latest updates on the UWM broker war saga. The episode touches on UWM’s initial announcement a year ago that it will no longer partner with brokers who also work with Rocket Mortgage and Fairway Independent Mortgage. He also shares how the wholesale lender is making good on its threat to take legal action against partnering broker shops that also send business to Rocket Mortgage and Fairway Independent Mortgage.
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Feb 10, 2022 • 25min

Inside the Keller Williams and eXp court room battle

On today’s episode, HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath talks with Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake to hear about his latest coverage, including his breaking news this week on the court’s decision to block ex-Keller CEO from joining eXp. During the episode, Blake explains why the court’s decision is so unique and gives an update on the other top court cases happening in the real estate space. 
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Feb 9, 2022 • 28min

What's happening in the secondary market?

Mortgage Reporter Bill Conroy about the latest happenings in the secondary market. From home-equity investment pioneer Unison jumping into the secondary market to mortgage servicing rights being in high demand right now, Conroy breaks down the current market appetite for these topics and what this means for the housing industry. 
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Feb 8, 2022 • 19min

How are servicers navigating the end of forbearance?

On today’s episode, RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt talks with HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath about the release of the February 2022 HousingWire Magazine issue, the first issue of the year. Focusing on the biggest trends to watch, the issue unpacks what’s happening in the servicing space and the biggest challenges heading into the New Year, along with what this means for compliance and regulation
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Feb 7, 2022 • 18min

Logan Mohtashami on the jobs report and bond yields

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the latest jobs report, which beat expectations. In addition, Mohtashami also recaps what to expect from the 10-year yield and mortgage rates.
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Feb 4, 2022 • 30min

It’s earnings season: how are newly public lenders faring?

On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about earnings season and how lenders are faring as refi volume falls. The two also discuss the profitability of title companies and the challenges homebuilders are facing.

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