2.23.26 Tariff Explainer; Clear Capital’s Dan McAlister on UAD 3.6; Delayed Data

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 dive into the Supreme Court's ruling against tariffs last week. Plus, Robbie sits down with Clear Capital’s Dan McAlister for a discussion on why UAD 3.6 is already creating real operational pressure for lenders, how readiness gaps are showing up as appraisal friction and downstream conditions, and what teams need to fix now to adapt their review workflows and avoid slower turn times as the mandate approaches in 2026. And we close by looking at this week's economic calendar.This week’s podcasts are sponsored by FirstClose. FirstClose Equity gets you to closings faster by empowering borrowers with vital property decisioning data. It is the only end-to-end digital HELOC & HEL solution built specifically for home equity.