5.1.25 May Day Economy; CreditXpert’s Mike Darne on Qualifying Borrowers; Freddie Earnings

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 whether the U.S. economy is growing or shrinking. Plus, Robbie sits down with CreditXpert’s Mike Darne to discuss ways lenders and originators can help borrowers improve their credit scores and qualify for more mortgage programs and products. And we close with a review of Freddie Mac's quarterly earnings.Today’s episode is sponsored by CreditXpert—the credit optimization platform that helps today’s top mortgage originators and more than 60,000 mortgage professionals qualify more applicants, make more competitive offers, reduce LLPA premiums and close more loans. Download your free copy of the credit optimization playbook today at creditxpert.com/chrisman.