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Market Pulse, Global Headlines & Behind the Scenes of the Optimal Blue Hackathon | Optimal Insights | June 23, 2025
The Fed, Iran, and... wait, what's a hackathon?
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley discuss the Fed’s cautious stance on interest rates, labor market signals, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Later in the episode, Jim Glennon and Kevin Foley explore the outcomes of Optimal Blue’s recent hackathon with special guest, Optimal Blue CTO Seever Sulaiman, highlighting how innovation and AI are shaping the company’s future.
Notable Insights:
- The Fed remains in “wait and see” mode, with cautious language around tariffs and inflation.
- Despite high rates, mortgage volume remains strong, even for refis.
- The hackathon showcased Optimal Blue’s top-tier AI adoption, tech innovation, and deep partnership with Microsoft.
- Ideas ranged from internal process automation to revolutionary product concepts.
Tune in to gain valuable insights to help you stay ahead and maximize your profitability in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape.
Optimal Insights Team:
- Jim Glennon, VP of Hedging & Trading Client Services, Optimal Blue
- Jeff McCarty, VP of Hedging & Trading Product, Optimal Blue
- Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager, Optimal Blue
- Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management, Optimal Blue
Special Guest:
- Seever Sulaiman, CTO, Optimal Blue
Production Team:
- Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
- Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Hailey Boyer
Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.
Mentioned in this episode:
Capture for Originators
Reengage Past Clients Without the Spreadsheet Headache
Tired of manually hunting for refinance opportunities? Capture for Originators does the heavy lifting for you. It automatically scans your closed loan portfolio and flags recapture opportunities – no spreadsheets, no manual work. Just actionable recapture opportunities delivered straight to you.
Learn more: https://www2.optimalblue.com/optimal-blue-launches-new-lead-generation-tool-for-originators or reach out to your Optimal Blue Client service representative for more information.
Market Advantage Report – Newly Expanded With New Origination and Secondary Markets Data Points
Smarter Lending Starts with Smarter Data
The newly enhanced Market Advantage report from Optimal Blue delivers unmatched insights across both origination and secondary markets, including property type, debt-to-income ratio, first-time homebuyer status, servicing rights, market rate indices, and investor count at loan sale.
📊 Get the data from the engine that powers your profitability. https://engage.optimalblue.com/market-advantage
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By Optimal BlueThe Fed, Iran, and... wait, what's a hackathon?
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley discuss the Fed’s cautious stance on interest rates, labor market signals, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Later in the episode, Jim Glennon and Kevin Foley explore the outcomes of Optimal Blue’s recent hackathon with special guest, Optimal Blue CTO Seever Sulaiman, highlighting how innovation and AI are shaping the company’s future.
Notable Insights:
- The Fed remains in “wait and see” mode, with cautious language around tariffs and inflation.
- Despite high rates, mortgage volume remains strong, even for refis.
- The hackathon showcased Optimal Blue’s top-tier AI adoption, tech innovation, and deep partnership with Microsoft.
- Ideas ranged from internal process automation to revolutionary product concepts.
Tune in to gain valuable insights to help you stay ahead and maximize your profitability in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape.
Optimal Insights Team:
- Jim Glennon, VP of Hedging & Trading Client Services, Optimal Blue
- Jeff McCarty, VP of Hedging & Trading Product, Optimal Blue
- Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager, Optimal Blue
- Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management, Optimal Blue
Special Guest:
- Seever Sulaiman, CTO, Optimal Blue
Production Team:
- Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
- Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Hailey Boyer
Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.
Mentioned in this episode:
Capture for Originators
Reengage Past Clients Without the Spreadsheet Headache
Tired of manually hunting for refinance opportunities? Capture for Originators does the heavy lifting for you. It automatically scans your closed loan portfolio and flags recapture opportunities – no spreadsheets, no manual work. Just actionable recapture opportunities delivered straight to you.
Learn more: https://www2.optimalblue.com/optimal-blue-launches-new-lead-generation-tool-for-originators or reach out to your Optimal Blue Client service representative for more information.
Market Advantage Report – Newly Expanded With New Origination and Secondary Markets Data Points
Smarter Lending Starts with Smarter Data
The newly enhanced Market Advantage report from Optimal Blue delivers unmatched insights across both origination and secondary markets, including property type, debt-to-income ratio, first-time homebuyer status, servicing rights, market rate indices, and investor count at loan sale.
📊 Get the data from the engine that powers your profitability. https://engage.optimalblue.com/market-advantage