4.16.25 Fed Activity Play; Economist Elliot Eisenberg on Tariffs; Preliminary Prepayment Prerogative

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 explain some of the Fed's ongoing calculus between activity and inactivity as it pertains to monetary policy. Plus, Robbie sits down with economist Elliot Eisenberg to discuss the true impact of tariffs on industrialization and how people can cut through the noise in the news cycle to understand what is actually happening with both the economy and mortgage market. And we conclude with a look at the prepayment speed landscape.Thank you to BeSmartee, which is transforming mortgage lending with Bright Connect, its native mobile app designed to boost loan officer productivity, speed up referrals, and simplify the borrower experience.