HousingWire Daily
1,215 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsThe HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team.
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Desktop and hybrid appraisals gain ground with GSEs
June 16, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about Fannie and Freddie approving the expanded use of alternative appraisal methods, including automated valuation models, desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals. The two also discuss how the appraisal changes fit into FHFA’s broader housing equity goals. HW Media Articles related to this episode: GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals With landmark GSE equity plans, FHF...
How are mortgage rates affecting investor appetite?
June 15, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Reporter Bill Conroy about how investors in the secondary market are reacting to rapid rate changes. The two also discuss the non-QM lenders expanding during this time and how the GSEs are offloading risk. HW Media articles related to this episode: Non-QM players still doing PLS deals despite rate volatility HW+ Foreign investors play key role in MBS market Jun 10, 2022 Non-QM lender Excelerate Capital flexing its wings in...
Logan Mohtashami on the seismic market shift
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutesLogan Mohtashami explains some of the seismic changes in the market over the last few days, including the 10-year yield and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Logan Mohtashami on what to expect on home prices
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices and whether they are about to fall. Logan explains what the last 10 years of data on inventory, purchase apps and mortgage rates tell us about what will happen next in the housing market. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Are home prices about to fall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Logan Mohtashami on what to expect on home prices
June 13, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home prices and whether they are about to fall. Logan explains what the last 10 years of data on inventory, purchase apps and mortgage rates tell us about what will happen next in the housing market. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Are home prices about to fall?
The top producing real estate agents and teams
June 10, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Tracey Velt, editorial director at Real Trends, about the top producing agents and real estate teams on the RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand list. The two discuss how agents and teams are driving production even in a low-inventory environment and some of the standouts from the rankings.HW Media Articles Related to this episode: The Thousand agents break records, average $1M sales price The special-lists: The wild volume world ...
What’s trending in tech solutions?
June 09, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutesOn 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 m...
Fallout from the Figure and Homebridge merger cancellation
June 08, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesOn 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 Homebri...
Non-QM goes mainstream
June 07, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutesOn 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 commoditizat...
Logan Mohtashami: Cloudy with a chance of hurricanes?
June 06, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutesOn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The rise of renovation loans
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutesOn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reverse mortgages are hot, hot, hot
June 02, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesOn 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 eve...
How to make your award nomination more compelling
June 01, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesOn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Logan Mohtashami on inventory and purchase apps
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutesOn 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The servicing data breach that’s spawned 12 lawsuits so far
May 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutesOn 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 afte...
The challenges facing Sandra Thompson
May 26, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesOn 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...
How beach trips fit into RESPA compliance
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesOn this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the many questions about RESPA compliance, and how real estate and title companies are figuring out how to stay on the right side of regulations. The two also discuss the rebrand and 10M fundraise of Buyside (now Percy) and the latest new home sales report. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Beach trips and other challenges of interpreting RESPA April new home sales drop 16.6%, pushing up supply M...
Introducing the 2022 Game Changers
May 24, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutesOn this episode, Brena Nath, director of HW+ and events, talks with RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt about some of the exciting upcoming events and awards planned by HW Media. The two discuss the winners of RealTrends' 2022 Game Changers Award and what speakers and topics will be featured at the Gathering of Eagles event next month in Colorado Springs. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Gathering of Eagles GameChangers brokerages show triple-digit, five-year growth Housing...
Logan Mohtashami on rates and housing starts
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutesOn this episode, Director of HW+ and Events Brena Nath talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about rates are affecting housing starts, existing home sales, and the myths behind panic selling. The two also discuss some of the topics brought up at a recent in-person talk with Mohtashami, including how the luxury market is being affected by rising rates. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Almost 45% of homeowners are now equity rich Mortgage applications rise despite higher rates T...
What can we expect from FHA's Julia Gordon?
May 20, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutesOn today’s episode, HousingWire Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei is joined by Mortgage Reporter Maria Volkova. They talk about Julia Gordon's confirmation as the new FHA commissioner and what kinds of policies we should expect to see coming out of her office, including adjustments to servicing guidelines and potential reduction in premiums. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Julia Gordon confirmed as new FHA commissioner FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon gets to work CHLA an...
Compass' first-quarter trouble and the REX shutdown
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s episode, RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt is joined by HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake. They talk about some of the insights gained from Compass' recent first-quarter earnings amid reported losses and leadership shakeups. They also talk about the feasibility of prosecuting RESPA violations and give an update on discount brokerage REX's supposed shut down amid their litigation against the National Association of Realtors. Articles related to this epi...
Compass' first-quarter trouble and the REX shutdown
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn today’s episode, RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt is joined by HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake. They talk about some of the insights gained from Compass' recent first-quarter earnings amid reported losses and leadership shakeups. They also talk about the feasibility of prosecuting RESPA violations and give an update on discount brokerage REX's supposed shut down amid their litigation against the National Association of Realtors. Articles related to this...
How executives are dealing with the plunge in volume
May 18, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutesOn this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HW Media CEO Clayton Collins about how mortgage and real estate executives are dealing with this low-volume environment, from Anthony Hsieh at loanDepot to Bill Dallas, most recently at Finance of America. As host of the Housing News podcast, Clayton gets to dive deep into how executives are feeling and what practical steps they’re taking. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Preparing for a mortgage market cycle with Anthony Hs...
All about tech: ICE, Black Knight, Optimal Blue and Blend
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutesOn this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with reporter Connie Kim about the proposed acquisition of Black Knight by ICE and what Blend’s earnings portends for the rest of the tech space. The two also discuss some of the recent tech launches and what might come next. HW Media Articles related to this episode: What will happen if ICE and Black Knight join forces? Blend: We plan to outperform the decline in origination volume Optimal Blue hopes to hook mortgage brokers with real-...
Logan Mohtashami on rates and housing prices
May 16, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutesOn this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about why we’re seeing strong purchase application data despite rising rates. The two also discuss housing inventory, demographics and why we should be glad we’re not Canada — at least when it comes to home prices. HW Media articles related to this episode: Think US home prices are high? At least we aren't Canada Almost 45% of homeowners are now equity rich Mortgage applications rise despite higher rat...
Layoffs at REX Homes and the issue of agent commissions
May 13, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutesOn this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Matt Blake about the layoffs at REX Homes, a brokerage that pays agents salary instead of commission. The two also discuss the recent National Association of Realtors legislative conference and how to increase housing inventory. HW Media articles related to this episode: REX lays off most of its employees, sources say NAR members stymied by clogged construction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Title companies grapple with changing volume
May 12, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesOn this episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about the massive volume title companies saw last year and what’s happening as that volume shrinks. The two discuss which companies gained market share and who might be rethinking their title strategy. They also look at the first-quarter earnings for iBuyers Opendoor and Offerpad. HW Media articles related to this episode: Title insurance industry premiums spike $7B year over year Doma lays off 15% of work forc...
Finding opportunity in this real estate market
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editorial Director Tracey Velt about how real estate brokers and agents who have been through down cycles before see opportunity in the current market. The two also discuss brokerage leadership, commission splits and what Zillow is up to. HW Media Articles related to this episode: KW Go’s Smokey Garrett on how to prepare for a market shift Picking up the pieces: Zillow has profitable Q1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Lenders looking to reverse mortgages to boost profits
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about reverse mortgage volume year to date (it’s way up) and how reverse mortgage business is driving profits for some lenders. The two also discuss the interesting crossover partnership between reverse lenders and shared equity company Point. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Reverse mortgage volume remains above 6,000 loans, HMBS still strong in April Reverse mortgage business...
Lenders looking to reverse mortgages to boost profits
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, about reverse mortgage volume year to date (it’s way up) and how reverse mortgage business is driving profits for some lenders. The two also discuss the interesting crossover partnership between reverse lenders and shared equity company Point. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Reverse mortgage volume remains above 6,000 loans, HMBS still strong in April Reverse mortgage busine...
Logan Mohtashami on the coming recession
May 09, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about interest rates, inflation, jobs and more. The two also the timeline of the next recession, as Mohtashami warns he has raised four of his six recession red flags. HW Media articles related to this episode: Federal Reserve approves interest rate hike of half a percentage point How is housing demand holding up? Logan Mohtashami answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The potential of crypto-mortgage backed securities
May 06, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Bill Conroy about the murky world of crypto securities. The two discuss the venture capital being poured into the space, the near-term potential for disruption, and which companies — traditional or otherwise — are wading into NFTs, crypto-mortgages and crypto-mortgage backed securities. HW Media articles related to this episode: LoanSnap unveils new cloud-based portal MAXEX extends loan-trading reach wit...
A look at title insurance earnings and dried up refi
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutesOn today’s episode, Chris Clow, editor of Reverse Mortgage Daily, sits down with Reporter Brooklee Han to look at the highs and the lows of the title industry over the pandemic, including a look inside the strategy of the Big Four title companies. They also talk about the upcoming earnings season, tech innovation and whether refi volume has fully dried up. Articles related to this episode: Colorado Springs offers a window into Stewart's title strategy First American off to a slow start in 2...
NAR unveils plan to help inventory crisis
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutesOn today’s episode, RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt is joined by HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake. They talk about what is happening at the National Association of Realtors legislative meeting, including plans to alleviate low inventory by converting unused office and commercial space into housing. They also give an update on Redfin’s recent Fair Housing settlement, upcoming earnings calls and more! HW Media articles related to this episode: Redfin settles Fair...
NAR unveils plan to help inventory crisis
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBOn today’s episode, RealTrends Editorial Director Tracey Velt is joined by HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake. They talk about what is happening at the National Association of Realtors legislative meeting, including plans to alleviate low inventory by converting unused office and commercial space into housing. They also give an update on Redfin’s recent Fair Housing settlement, upcoming earnings calls and more! HW Media articles related to this episode: Redfin settles ...
The 2022 class of Finance Leaders
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath about the May issue of the HousingWire Magazine, which featured a cover story on the winners of HousingWire’s Finance Leaders awards. The two discuss winners, spotlighting Chryssa Halley, CFO at Fannie Mae, Victoria DeLuce, EVP at Princeton Mortgage, and Joseph Peterson, CFO at Sagent. The two also discuss the articles and commentaries on appraisals in the May issue and the Kudos article on Total Exper...
Logan Mohtashami on rates and recession red flags
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks to Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about mortgage rates and when we might see the next increase. The two also discuss the recession red flags seen over the last week, including a change in the leading economic indicators, and how to interpret new home sales numbers. HW Media articles related to this episode: How healthy is the state of US homeownership? March new home sales: the last positive revision for 2022? A good jobs report, but ...
The latest on layoffs and buyouts at the big lenders
April 29, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about the layoffs, buyouts and earnings of some of the big lenders. The two also discuss the first mortgage M&A deal of the year, and what that means as a harbinger of more consolidation in the mortgage space. HW Media Articles related to this episode: Rocket offers voluntary buyouts to 8% of workforce Wells Fargo cuts mortgage jobs amid poor outlook Flagstar Bancorp cuts 20% of its mortgage staff...
How property taxes are hindering homebuyers
April 28, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei about how property taxes are impacting potential homebuyers. The two discuss how rapidly rising tax assessments are changing homebuyers’ debt-to-income calculations and what that means for lenders and agents. HW Meda articles related to this episode: A property tax reckoning is coming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finance of America Mortgage expands non-QM lending
April 27, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutesOn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What real estate brokerages are doing to grow business
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesOn 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 es...
Logan Mohtashami on Fannie Mae’s recession call
April 25, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesOn 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 Learn more about ...
Housing inventory and 3-D printed homes
April 22, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesOn 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% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden's plan for racial equity and Fannie Mae shakeup
April 21, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutesOn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rising rates driving a raging bull market for MSR sector
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesOn 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-ter...
Reverse volume in March was the highest in 10 years
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutesOn 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 Hou...
How will higher rates affect housing inventory?
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutesOn 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 Learn mo...
Which mortgage lenders are likely to thrive this year?
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesOn 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 ...
Can innovations in homebuilding revive housing inventory?
April 14, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutesOn 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fannie Mae’s big announcement on title insurance
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Reporter Brooklee Han about Fannie Mae’s announcement on title insurance and how that might affect brokerages who are relying on title income for revenue. The two also discuss hot housing markets and where sellers are starting to pull back on sky-high listings. HW Media articles related to this episode: Fannie Mae announces title insurance shake up Opinion: Title insurance is essential. Here's why Realogy beats out other brokerag...