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Jun 2026

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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. More at www.chrismancommentary.com .

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June 16, 202621 min

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 who obsess over delivering a modern, technology-enabled consumer experience, embrace AI to scale advice and efficiency, and focus on educating and advocating. And we close by looking at what is expected from the Fed meeting that begins today, the first under new Chair Warsh.Thank you to Truework, the one verification solution to replace in-house waterfalls. Verify any borrower with a VOIE solution that automates the entire process to quickly deliver the most accurate and complete reports with broad GSE coverage.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 15, 202624 min

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 burnout, the pressures of building a personal brand, and why authenticity - not algorithms - remains the foundation of effective content and leadership. And we close by talking about what the bond market is doing in reaction to a peace deal with Iran.Thank you to Truework, the one verification solution to replace in-house waterfalls. Verify any borrower with a VOIE solution that automates the entire process to quickly deliver the most accurate and complete reports with broad GSE coverage.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 12, 202633 min

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 the current economic environment, and risk diversification as it pertains to MBS. And we close by going through the latest prepayment trends and performance in the mortgage sector.Thank you to JazzX, the first true end-to-end AI platform built for mortgage. From application to underwriting, JazzX is a new operating model that helps you scale growth, boost productivity, and transform how your team performs.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 11, 202621 min

6.11.26 Pulte and the CFPB; JazzX’s Jagjit Singh on the End-to-End Mortgage; PPI Follows CPI

Today's episode includes a look into the shifting role of Bill Pulte in Washington D.C. Plus, Robbie interviews JazzX’s Jagjit Singh on how close the mortgage industry truly is to the end-to-end mortgage. And we close by going through the latest Producer Price Index figures, which reveal inflation at the wholesale level.Thank you to JazzX, the first true end-to-end AI platform built for mortgage. From application to underwriting, JazzX is a new operating model that helps you scale growth, boost productivity, and transform how your team performs.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 10, 202626 min

6.10.26 Credit Scoring Versus Pricing; Automax.ai’s Humza Ahmed on Appraisal Technology; CPI Inflation

Today's episode includes a dive into the differences between credit scoring and credit pricing. Plus, Robbie interviews Automax.ai’s Humza Ahmed on how residential property appraisal technology is evolving, the way it's built for UAD 3.6, and what is dramatically reducing turnaround times. And we close by going through the latest CPI inflation figures, which were roughly in-line with expectations.Thank you to JazzX, the first true end-to-end AI platform built for mortgage. From application to underwriting, JazzX is a new operating model that helps you scale growth, boost productivity, and transform how your team performs.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 9, 202621 min

6.9.26 Mailbag Bonanza; Google’s Sarah Armstrong on Search and Trends; Dear Abby Jokes

Today's episode includes some commonly asked questions from listeners. Plus, Robbie interviews Google’s Sarah Armstrong on how AI search can make the home buying process feel less daunting and time-consuming by calculating finances, summarizing lengthy documents, or visualizing renovations. And we close by going through some classic Dear Abby jokes.Thank you to JazzX, the first true end-to-end AI platform built for mortgage. From application to underwriting, JazzX is a new operating model that helps you scale growth, boost productivity, and transform how your team performs.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 8, 202625 min

6.8.26 Housing Trends; Littler’s Colton Long on Litigation; Payrolls and Policy

Today's episode includes some trends that are increasingly reshaping housing demand. Plus, Robbie interviews Littler’s Colton Long on how employers are increasingly responding to employee departures with legal action over alleged non-solicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret violations. And we close by looking at what payrolls data did to expectations for Federal Reserve policy.Thank you to JazzX, the first true end-to-end AI platform built for mortgage. From application to underwriting, JazzX is a new operating model that helps you scale growth, boost productivity, and transform how your team performs.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 5, 202621 min

6.5.26 International Money Flows; MeridianLink's Larry Katz on Simplifying Lending; May Payrolls

Today's episode includes a look at how money flows around the globe. Plus, Robbie sits down for an interview with MeridianLink's Larry Katz on how to simplify the complexity behind lending while empowering financial institutions to focus on what matters most: the people and communities they serve. The episode closes with May payrolls figures and what they say about the Fed's dual mandate balancing act.Thank you to Experian Verify, a comprehensive income and employment verification solution for mortgage lenders. By uniting instant payroll data, permissioned access, and research verification in one seamless experience, Experian Verify helps lenders reduce friction, accelerate decisions, and confidently verify every U.S. worker.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 4, 202620 min

6.4.26 loanDepot Lawsuit; BMO’s Tom Parrish on Homeownership Trends; Costs Versus Economic Weakness

Today's episode includes some notable updates from the loanDepot LO comp lawsuit. Plus, Robbie sits down for an interview with BMO’s Tom Parrish on why homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American dream even as affordability challenges, inflation pressures, and shifting buyer expectations increasingly keep prospective homeowners on the sidelines. The episode closes with a look at the capital markets beyond just geopolitical concerns and Federal Reserve predictions.Thank you to Experian Verify, a comprehensive income and employment verification solution for mortgage lenders. By uniting instant payroll data, permissioned access, and research verification in one seamless experience, Experian Verify helps lenders reduce friction, accelerate decisions, and confidently verify every U.S. worker.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.

June 3, 202620 min

6.3.26 Pulte Promotion; Experian’s Sophia Cheung on Verifications; MBS Performance

Today's episode includes reaction to FHFA Director Bill Pulte being named the acting director of national intelligence. Plus, Robbie sits down for an interview with Experian’s Sophia Cheung on simplifying and modernizing the verification process by consolidating multiple systems into a single platform, further streamlining workflows and increasing value. The episode closes with a look at MBS volume and performance across the month of May.Thank you to Experian Verify, a comprehensive income and employment verification solution for mortgage lenders. By uniting instant payroll data, permissioned access, and research verification in one seamless experience, Experian Verify helps lenders reduce friction, accelerate decisions, and confidently verify every U.S. worker.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.