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 the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage. Plus, Robbie sits down with Optimal Blue’s Vimi Vasudeva for a discussion on recapture strategy, why borrower retention is more critical than ever, and how lenders can model and price for recapture success. And we close by looking at what the prepayment report says about borrower incentive to refinance.

This week's podcasts are sponsored by TransUnion. Mortgage lenders choose TransUnion for their identity-focused, data-driven mortgage insights and solutions, enabling them to achieve more desirable lending outcomes in a volatile housing market.