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 review just what went down on trade deadline day. Plus, Robbie sits down with Foundation Mortgage’s Marc Halpern on builder confidence and the stratification of buyer demand across metros, giving credence to the phrase “real estate is local.” And we close by looking at what payrolls missing estimates means for future Fed rate cuts.

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