11.14.25 Pulte Drama; Telhio's Allie Hager on Borrowers; No Government, No Releases

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 at the latest FHFA drama emanating from Washington DC. Plus, Robbie sits down with Telhio Credit Union’s Allie Hager for a discussion on how independent mortgage banks and credit unions differ in serving today’s borrowers, focusing on borrower sentiment around rates versus payments, strategies for building customer loyalty, and personal insights on professional growth and finding one’s comfort zone. And we close by looking at why economic releases are still delayed despite the end of the government shutdown.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.