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 the market is being given direction with the government shutdown. Plus, Robbie sits down with Bank of Oklahoma’s Chris Maloney for a discussion on what’s driving strong performance in the Agency MBS market, the outlook for refinancing and home prices, and how Fed rate cuts are shaping lending conditions and future risks. And we close by looking ahead to the Minutes of the September FOMC meeting.

Thank you to Truework, the only all-in-one, automated VOIEA platform that helps mortgage providers achieve up to 50% cost savings with an industry leading 75% completion rate.