2.24.25 Fannie and Freddie Future; Figure's Michael Tannenbaum on Home Equity Lending; Home Affordability Woes

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 the future of Fannie and Freddie's impact on lending rates. Plus, Robbie sits down with Figure's Michael Tannenbaum to talk about the home equity lending space. And we go through home affordability.Sagent powers banks and lenders to make loans and homeownership simpler and safer for millions of consumers. We bring the modern experience customers now expect from loan originations to loan servicing, where lifetime customer relationships are managed and grown. Sagent platforms let consumers manage their home-owning lives from anywhere while giving servicers lower costs, scale compliance, and higher servicing values through full market cycles.