12.17.25 Uniform Appraisals; LO Autopilot's Karen Bates on Recapture; Employment Outlook

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 how originators can stay ahead of the competition when it comes to appraisals. Plus, Robbie sits down with LO Autopilot’s Karen Bates for a discussion on why recapture is critical to lender value, and how technology helps loan officers and lenders reclaim business they typically lose in an increasingly crowded tech landscape. And we close by adding some commentary to recent economic figures that are shaping the rate outlook.Thanks to the Refi Recapture Engine from LO Autopilot. Lenders lose ~80% of recapture business. Their plug & play Refi Recapture Engine triples recapture volume. It runs nonstop, analyzes every loan, creates personalized quotes and sends them directly to borrowers, and delivers refi-ready borrowers to your LOs on a silver platter.