3.20.26 Creditworthiness and Prepayments; Wilqo's Larry Huff on Friction; Approving Mergers

In today’s episode, we go through the UWM and Two Harbors merger. Plus, Robbie sits down with Wilqo's Larry Huff for a discussion on how lenders identify and address hidden workflow friction in origination, optimizing handoffs and automation, preserving human judgment at high-leverage points, and revealing the weakest points in their stack under stress. And we close by looking at how prepayment speeds are shifting with the backup in mortgage rates.Thank you to Ocrolus. Ocrolus is transforming the mortgage industry with AI-powered data and analytics, featuring cutting-edge tools for automated indexing, income analysis, and now automated conditioning. Ocrolus is empowering lenders to make timely, confident lending decisions. Whether you need to verify income across complex pay scenarios or review borrower documents with confidence, Ocrolus helps mortgage teams move at the speed of automation with the precision of human oversight. Learn more at ocrolus.com/mortgage.The Chrisman Commentary is 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.