Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, 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.

In today’s episode, we look at how veterans are being helped during the government shutdown. Plus, Robbie sits down with Tavant’s Mohammad Rashid for a discussion on how automation and artificial intelligence will reshape customer experience, streamline operations, and address key lender challenges, positioning technology as the catalyst for modernizing and transforming the mortgage landscape. And we close by examining what data points are being released during the government shutdown.

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