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 go around the industry to bring you the latest chatter in the hallways of conferences. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure’s Anthony Stratis to talk about what’s driving lender demand for embedded tech, how rising tariffs are impacting the HELOC market, and he gives listeners a sneak peek at what’s next: from debt paydown tools to first lien and DSCR expansion. And we conclude with a look at how the whims of President Trump are driving market movement.

Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give your borrowers an experience they will rave about. Learn more at figure.com.