2.18.26 Lunar New Year; Beyond Zero-DDC’s Kevin Kennon on Sustainable Design; Mortgage Applications

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 global markets responded to the Lunar New Year thin trading conditions. Plus, Robbie sits down with Beyond Zero-DedicatedDevelopment Consultants’ Kevin Kennon for a discussion on how sustainable design, resilience, and AI are reshaping residential real estate economics, influencing credit risk, asset performance, and long-term mortgage viability. And we close by looking at this week's mortgage application figures from MBA.Today's podcast is brought to you by Optimal Blue, the only end-to-end capital markets platform built to power performance, precision, and profitability, helping lenders of all sizes operate more efficiently, manage risk more effectively, and maximize results.