3.31.25 Rocket Acquires Mr. Cooper; NerdWallet's Liz Renter on First Time Homebuyers; Tariffs Incoming

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 discuss Rocket Companies' acquisition of Mr. Cooper. Plus, Robbie sits down with Bank of Tennessee’s Tammie Gravlee to talk about navigating career growth within banks, the differences between lending at banks versus IMBs, strategic servicing decisions, and career advice for young women in the industry. And we go through the latest PCE inflation figures.Want to remove home sale contingencies in 48 hours or less? It’s easy with Calque’s newest ‘buy before you sell’ product – the Contingency Buster. The Contingency Buster is your fastest and most affordable path to non-contingent financing. Calque provides a binding backup offer on your borrower’s departing residence to clear the existing mortgage balance and closing costs in 48 business hours or less. You become a loan hero that saves deals and helps clients win bidding wars. Best yet? It costs less than other ‘buy before you sell’ solutions. Visit www.calqueinc.com to learn more.