3.10.25 Rocket Buys Redfin; AMC Encore's Jordan Chapman on the Appraisal Space; Economic Cracks Widening

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 the deal for Rocket to buy Redfin. Plus, Robbie sits down with AMC Encore’s Jordan Chapman to talk about on the journey of an appraiser turned AMC leader, exploring career challenges, industry insights, and the evolving role of women in mortgage and valuation, plus what it takes to get an AMC approved in today’s market. And he closes by examining why data suggests the U.S. economy is slowing.This week’s podcast is sponsored by TransUnion. TransUnion offers thousands of B2B solutions designed to address the unique needs of mortgage lenders, especially for their identity-focused, data-driven mortgage insights and solutions.