Power House
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsThe Power House podcast is a show about leadership, markets and entrepreneurship in the housing industry. Each Thursday, Clayton Collins speaks with CEOs and founders from the mortgage and real estate sector to reveal how housing executives think about business growth, operational strategy, and leadership. The Power House podcast reveals the full picture through the stories of the industry’s most impactful leaders.
Clayton Collins is the CEO of HousingWire, and the Power House podcast is produced by HousingWire’s Content Studio. Initially launched in 2019 as the Housing News podcast, the show was relaunched as Power House in 2024.
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Nate Baker talks connectivity in the real estate transaction
April 14, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined in person by Qualia CEO and founder Nate Baker at Qualia’s Future of Real Estate Summit last week in Austin, Texas. Their discussion centered around the prevailing theme of the conference: connectivity. They talk about the importance of a connected and streamlined transaction in a rapidly changing industry and how Qualia fits into the process. They also discuss new moves in technology innovation and M&As! Learn more about your a...
Unpacking builders’ market sentiment with Rick Palacios
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by the Director of Research, Managing Principal at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Rick Palacios to discuss the findings of their most recent Home Builder Survey. The pair walk through some of the economic headwinds that prospective buyers are facing amid the lack of inventory, rising rates, and inflation. They also dive into how the market is faring on the construction side, with high material costs still impacting building pr...
Debunking VA loan myths with Vetted VA's Chris Griffith
March 31, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Chris Griffith, owner of Debt Does Deals, a Texas-based mortgage brokerage firm and Founder of Vetted VA, a company dedicated to providing homeownership resources to veterans. The pair compare VA loans to more conventional loan products and dive into Vetted VA’s recently published whitepaper that aims to debunk VA myths and demystify the VA loan process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mat Ishbia on how UWM is prepared for the 2022 market
March 24, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by the CEO of the nation's largest wholesale and purchase lender, Mat Ishbia of United Wholesale Mortgage. The pair discuss how UWM is faring amid a turbulent market, the outlook for their brokers in a rapidly changing rate environment, and the future of UWM’s Appraisal Direct program. They also dive into some upcoming trends and Mat shares his predictions for the 2022 market, including new products on the horizon, potential chall...
Housing economists on their 2022 market predictions
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThis week’s episode of Housing News is a special episode that features last month’s HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast event. The event included notable economists and analysts from across the housing industry, including HousingWire’s Senior Analyst Logan Mohtashami, CoreLogic’s Deputy Chief Economist Selma Hepp, Mortgage Bankers Association’s VP of Industry Analysis Research and Economic Marina Walsh, Zillow’s Senior Economist Jeff Tucker, and Maxwell’s VP, Sadie Gurley. Each guest brought a uniquely...
Spruce and Notarize's journey to digital mortgage adoption
March 10, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Patrick Burns and Pat Kinsel, founders and CEOS of Spruce and Notarize, respectively. Both of these companies, which are featured in this year’s Tech100 mortgage winners, are among those paving the way for digital mortgage innovation. The three discuss each company’s journey and current partnership, hurdles amid regulation of RON and digital closing legislation, and what the future holds for digital mortgage transactions. They ...
Rene Rodriguez's unique approach to professional growth
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by keynote speaker Rene Rodriguez, the CEO of Volentum and founder of the AMPLIFII coaching and leadership advising program. Rene’s unique background in applied behavioral science gives him a special approach to the program, which has helped over 100,000 people across many industries. Rene and Clayton walk through building a personal brand through technology as work and personal life blur, his journey through the mortgage indust...
Kristy Fercho talks MBA Servicing and the rise of MSRs
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesIn this week’s extra episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Kristy Fercho, the Chairwoman of the Mortgage Bankers Association and EVP and head of Wells Fargo Home Lending. She wears many more hats across the industry, including leading the Affordable Housing working group for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency REACh initiative. Clayton and Kristy focus on some of the major themes at the MBA Servicing Solutions conference this past weekend, including what we can expect ...
Greg Schwartz on fixing the purchase mortgage experience
February 24, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Greg Schwartz, former Zillow executive and current CEO and co-founder of Tomo, a fintech startup that aims to transform the home buying experience. The pair discuss some innovation trends in the digital mortgage space, what Tomo plans to do with the $70 million garnered from their latest funding round and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Heller on the health of the market and tech integration
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Chris Heller, the Chief Real Estate Officer at OJO Labs, owner of Heller Real Estate Group, and former CEO of Keller Williams International to discuss the current state of the market and whether they think it is a good time to buy. They also highlight OJO Labs’s impressive scaling over the past year, the opportunities and challenges uncovered by RealTrends’ AgentPulse survey, and the potential in embracing the convergence of te...
Nick Thomas on digital mortgage and fintech innovation
February 10, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutesIn this week’s episode, HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Nick Thomas, the co-founder and president of Finicity and EVP at the Office of Engagement at Mastercard. The pair discuss how the digital mortgage process and fintech innovation can help consumers manage and navigate the homebuying process. Nick also shares some of the behind-the-scenes of the Finictiy’s acquisition journey into Mastercard and some words of advice for fellow entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Metaprop's Zak Schwarzman on investing in proptech and crypto
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesIn this week’s episode, Clayton is joined by Zak Schwarzman, a General Partner at MetaProp, an early-stage proptech investor. The pair discuss some of MetaProp’s investment strategies as well as an array of topics in the proptech sphere, including its convergence with crypto and the opportunities that lie in the single-family rental market. To sign up for our virtual 2022 forecast event, click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Metaprop's Zac Schwarzman on investing in proptech and crypto
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Clayton is joined by Zac Schwarzman, a General Partner at Metaprop, an early-stage proptech investor. The pair discuss some of Metaprop’s investment strategies as well as an array of topics in the proptech sphere, including its convergence with crypto and the opportunities that lie in the single-family rental market. To sign up for our virtual 2022 forecast event, click here!
Moses Kagan on #ReTwit and the SoCal market
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutesIn this week’s episode, Clayton is joined by Moses Kagan, the co-founder and head of Adaptive Realty, a real estate private equity fund investor and property manager in the Los Angeles market. Kagan is also a familiar linchpin in #ReTwit and is the face behind Re-convene, something he dubs the “the real estate private equity “‘un-conference’” The pair take a deep dive into the real estate private equity model, the interesting supply and demand dynamic currently playing out in Southern Califor...
Erin Sykes talks virtual land and the hot Florida market
January 20, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutesHey folks, a quick note from your host, Clayton Collins. This week's episode features Erin Sykes, Chief Economist at Nest Seekers International. In addition to her economist role, Erin is also a producing agent in Florida and NYC. She brings a unique combination of analysis, data, and practical experience to the conversation. In this week's episode, Clayton and Erin discuss topics like high demand, why people are fleeing New York for Florida, and the future of branded buildings in luxury mark...
David Stevens on mortgage industry consolidation
January 13, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutesHey folks, a quick note from your host, Clayton Collins. Season 8 is here, and I’m back! Sarah Wheeler has been the steward of Housing News for the last several seasons but now she is dedicating all of her on-air time to HousingWire Daily. Despite the fact that Sarah and I are fiercely competitive over who can grow their show the fastest… I’d still suggest you give her a listen on HousingWire Daily! In my first episode back on the air, I have the pleasure of interviewing David Stevens. David ...
Rocket Pro TPO’s Austin Niemiec on strengthening broker partnerships in 2022
December 07, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s editor-in-chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Austin Niemiec, Executive Vice President of Rocket Pro TPO. In this sponsored episode, Niemiec discusses the importance of strengthening broker partnerships in 2022.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Whee...
Shant Banosian on another record-setting year
December 03, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s editor-in-chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Guaranteed Rate’s top-ranked loan officer, Shant Banosian, who recently announced another record-setting year. Banosian explains how he topped 2020's $1.7 billion in volume by funding $2 billion in total origination volume for 2021, and also shares insights into next year’s purchase market. According to Shant, as home prices climb and inventory dwindles, consumers will be more likely to utilize their home equity whether or not...
John Paasonen on empowering small to mid-size lenders
November 18, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews John Paasonen, the co-founder and CEO of Maxwell. In this episode, Paasonen discusses the pivotal role of small and mid-size lenders in the mortgage landscape and Maxwell’s rapid growth over the last three years. Paasonen also discusses some of the challenges of growing a company fast as well as what excites him about the future of mortgage lending. Thank you for listening to the Housing News Podcast, please don’t forget to gi...
Radian’s Jill Cadwell on automated decision engines
November 08, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath interviews Jill Cadwell, Senior Vice President of Settlement Services Operations at Radian. In this sponsored episode, Cadwell discusses automated decision engines in the mortgage industry and the specific pain points lenders are still facing when it comes to closing.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show...
Radian’s Jill Cadwell on automated decision engines
November 08, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week, HousingWire’s HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath interviews Jill Cadwell, Senior Vice President of Settlement Services Operations at Radian. In this sponsored episode, Cadwell discusses automated decision engines in the mortgage industry and the specific pain points lenders are still facing when it comes to closing. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the s...
LoanMonkey's Ashwin Dayal on competing against the industry’s biggest players
October 20, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Ahswin Dayal, the President of LoanMonkey, a digital mortgage lender that's taking on some of the biggest players in the industry. In this episode, Dayal discusses how the company is planning to compete and win against lenders like Rocket and Better.com with a model that takes operational cues from both. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new ...
Volly’s Grant Moon on challenges facing veterans
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Grant Moon, the Chief Revenue Officer at Volly, and the founder and former CEO of Home Captain. In this episode, Moon discusses the difficulties Veterans face during the home buying process and misconceptions about VA loans. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top s...
Steve James on Fannie Mae’s Here to help initiative
October 06, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Steve James, the Chief Marketing Officer at Fannie Mae. In this episode, James discusses the organization’s Here to help Campaign, which provides resources and information to renters and homeowners in an effort to help them remain in their apartments and homes. James also explains how he approaches innovative marketing while working at an incredibly large and regulated company, as well as what is in the pipeline for Fannie Mae’...
Tim Mayopoulos on leading Blend after leaving Fannie Mae
September 22, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Tim Mayopoulos, the President of Blend. In this episode, Mayopoulos explains what makes him optimistic about the mortgage industry. Mayopoulos also discusses how he sees the role of companies — as opposed to the government — in moving the ball forward on homeownership expansion, as well as what Blend does to promote an inclusive work environment. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortga...
Logan Mohtashami talks forbearance and rising mortgage rates
September 13, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s editor in chief Sarah Wheeler and lead analyst Logan Mohtashami launch season 7 of the Housing News podcast. In this episode, Mohtashami touches on numerous housing topics, including the rise in forbearance exits, why he believes Jerome Powell has been successful as chairman of the Federal Reserve, and whether homebuyer demand will continue to increase despite inventory shortages.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real...
SitusAMC’s Michael Franco on his company's explosive growth
September 09, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Michael Franco, the Chief Executive Officer of SitusAMC. In this episode, Franco discusses the company’s growth trajectory and what he believes have been the most impactful changes for the mortgage industry in 2021. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories cr...
Bill Dallas on the mortgage industry’s transformation
August 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Bill Dallas, the President of Finance of America Mortgage. In this episode, Dallas discusses what he’s learned as a leader and an investor, as well as how mortgage companies can combat margin compression. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing Ho...
Bill Dallas on the mortgage industry’s transformation
August 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Bill Dallas, the President of Finance of America Mortgage. In this episode, Dallas discusses what he’s learned as a leader and an investor, as well as how mortgage companies can combat margin compression. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing Hous...
Optimal Blue’s Chazz Huston on the mortgage industry’s digital revolution
August 20, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Chazz Huston the Strategic Alliances Manager at Optimal Blue. In this episode, Huston discusses where we currently stand in the mortgage industry’s digital revolution. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sara...
Black Knight's Chazz Huston on the mortgage industry’s digital revolution
August 20, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Chazz Huston the Strategic Alliances Manager at Black Knight. In this episode, Huston discusses where we currently stand in the mortgage industry’s digital revolution. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah W...
Atlantic Bay Mortgage’s Brian Holland on remote working
July 30, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Brian Holland, the CEO of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. In this episode, Holland discusses one of the biggest changes in the workplace over the last year -- the move to remote work. Additionally, Holland discusses the importance of company culture. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add pe...
Ajita Atreya on Freddie Mac’s quarterly forecast
July 22, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Ajita Atreya, a senior economist at Freddie Mac. In this episode, Atreya discusses Freddie Mac’s latest quarterly forecast, as well as her housing and economic projections for the rest of 2021.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s new...
Origence on delivering a better borrower and staff experience
July 16, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Origence’s Andrew Weiss, the senior vice president of mortgage origination platform strategy, and Brit Barker the vice president of enterprise solutions.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Sarah Wheeler and prod...
NewRez, Shelter Mortgage on the rise of joint ventures
July 02, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Michael Iorio, senior division manager in joint venture at NewRez, and Randy VandenHouten, the executive vice president and chief financial officer at Shelter Mortgage. In this episode, Iorio and VandenHouten examine the increase of joint ventures in the housing space and discuss what makes a good partner from their perspective. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, ...
NewRez, Shelter Mortgage on the rise of joint ventures
July 02, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Michael Iorio, senior division manager in joint venture at NewRez, and Randy VandenHouten, the executive vice president and chief financial officer at Shelter Mortgage. In this episode, Iorio and VandenHouten examine the increase of joint ventures in the housing space and discuss what makes a good partner from their perspective. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and ...
Liz Smith on the 2021 RealTrends 1000
June 21, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Liz Smith, client services manager at RealTrends. In this episode, Liz examines the 2021 RealTrends + Tom Ferry the Thousand and America’s Best Real Estate Professionals rankings. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Host...
Invigorate Finance’s Jennifer McGuinness on this year’s purchase market
June 14, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Jennifer McGuinness, president of correspondent Lending at Invigorate Finance. In this episode, McGuinness discusses the vision for her newly launched company, as well as this year’s purchase market and the nation’s lack of significant housing inventory. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show to...
Barry Habib on IMBs and margin compression
June 07, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Barry Habib, founder, and CEO of MBS Highway. In this episode, Habib discusses the squeeze IMBs may be experiencing in 2021, as well as how larger companies like Rocket Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage impact competition. Additionally, he highlights the importance of the referral relationship in a hot purchase market, and whether or not the economy will face a recession in the years to come. Learn more about your ad ch...
Logan Mohtashami on housing market economics
June 03, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutesSummary: HousingWire’s Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami discusses the economic achievements made by the housing market despite impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and his most recent HW+ article that asks, should Americans buy a home in a super-hot housing market? This week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Logan Mohtashami, HousingWire’s lead analyst. In this episode, Mohtashami discusses the economic achievements made by the housing market despite impacts from the COVID-1...
David Dworkin on affordable housing and delaying QM rule
May 24, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews David Dworkin, president, and CEO at National Housing Conference. In this episode, Dworkin discusses how the NHC thinks about affordable housing and what federal policies will improve Black homeownership. Additionally, Dworkin also addresses a recent decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to delay the final QM rule and how that might have unintended consequences for some of the consumers the bureau is attempting...
Ryan Lundquist on appraising in a hot housing market
May 19, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Ryan Lundquist, market analyst, and owner of Lundquist Appraisal Company and The Sacramento Appraisal Blog. In this episode, Lundquist discusses how the appraisal sector fared during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and how appraisers are navigating this year’s hot housing market.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or rea...
AEI’s Ed Pinto on the effectiveness of down payment assistance
May 10, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutesThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews AEI Housing Center Director Ed Pinto. In this episode, the pair launch season 6 of the Housing News Podcast by discussing several bills proposed in Congress that address first-time homebuyers, and whether or not he believes down payment assistance will be both and impactful.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate executi...
AEI’s Ed Pinto on the effectiveness of down payment assistance
May 10, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week, HousingWire’s Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews AEI Housing Center Director Ed Pinto. In this episode, the pair launch season 6 of the Housing News Podcast by discussing several bills proposed in Congress that address first-time homebuyers, and whether or not he believes down payment assistance will be both and impactful. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate exec...
Spruce’s Patrick Burns on innovation in tittle technology
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Patrick Burns, the CEO, and co-founder of Spruce, a proptech company powering online real estate transactions. In this episode, the pair discuss heightened investor interest in title technology, innovation, and fintech adoption spurred by COVID-19, as well as the rise of M&A and partnerships. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage o...
Spruce’s Patrick Burns on innovation in title technology
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutesThis week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Patrick Burns, the CEO, and co-founder of Spruce, a proptech company powering online real estate transactions. In this episode, the pair discuss heightened investor interest in title technology, innovation, and fintech adoption spurred by COVID-19, as well as the rise of M&A and partnerships.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or r...
Spruce’s Patrick Burns on innovation in title technology
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Patrick Burns, the CEO, and co-founder of Spruce, a proptech company powering online real estate transactions. In this episode, the pair discuss heightened investor interest in title technology, innovation, and fintech adoption spurred by COVID-19, as well as the rise of M&A and partnerships. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage o...
NAHB’s Robert Dietz talks housing supply and policy
April 21, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutesThis week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Robert Dietz, the chief economist and senior vice president of economics and housing policy for the National Association of Homebuilders. In this episode, the pair discuss homebuilding trends across the country as well as housing policy, and the budding market for building to rent.The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real estate ...
NAHB’s Robert Dietz talks housing supply and policy
April 21, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Robert Dietz, the chief economist and senior vice president of economics and housing policy for the National Association of Homebuilders. In this episode, the pair discuss homebuilding trends across the country as well as housing policy, and the budding market for building to rent. The Housing News podcast explores the most important topics happening in mortgage, real estate, and fintech. Each week a new mortgage or real esta...
USMI's Lindsey Johnson on Biden's tax credit and how it impacts insurers
April 12, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutesThis week, HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Lindsey Johnson, the president of USMI, a private mortgage insurance association, comprised of five of the six mortgage insurance companies in the United States. In this episode, Johnson explains the unique challenges currently facing mortgage insurers, four principles the company considers essential to housing policy reform, and whether or not Biden’s proposed first-time homebuyer tax credit could change the need for private ...