2.25.26 AI Licensing; Optimal Blue's Erin Wester on Capital Markets Tech; Home Prices Moderate

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 ramifications of licensing AI as an originator. Plus, Robbie sits down with Optimal Blue’s Erin Wester for a discussion on the extensive lineup of mortgage capital markets innovations unveiled at 2026 Optimal Blue Summit, including an industry-first AI/ML-powered forecasting tool. And we close by looking at what home prices are doing across the nation.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.