On this week’s The Big Picture, Erin Dee, Chief Operating Officer of Interlinc Mortgage and President of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, joins the show to unpack the policy debates and market shifts shaping housing and lending right now. With deep experience across operations, capital markets, and advocacy, Erin brings a grounded, operator’s perspective on what’s actually happening behind the headlines.

We dig into the administration’s approach to housing affordability and supply, the growing influence of state-level advocacy, and ongoing debates around credit scoring, broker compensation, and regulatory priorities. From CFPB updates to the evolving competitive landscape, Erin offers clear, practical insight on how lenders and associations can navigate change and where the industry should be focused as the next chapter takes shape.