5.13.26 Inflation and The Fed; nCino’s Chris Gufford on Product Redesign; PPI Follows CPI

In today’s episode, we go through the Federal Reserve's dual-mandate balancing act. Plus, Robbie sits down with nCino’s Chris Gufford for a discussion on how AI is moving beyond hype to deliver measurable gains in mortgage operations, borrower experience, and loan officer productivity, while reshaping how forward-looking lenders reengineer their processes for the next phase of industry transformation. And we close by examining inflation at the wholesale level.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.Today’s podcast is brought to you by nCino. As conversations kick off this week at nSight 2026, mortgage professionals are exploring the technologies and strategies redefining origination experiences and transforming lead-to-loan economics. The nCino Mortgage Suite — Mortgage Point of Sale, Mortgage Analytics, and Incentive Compensation — helps lenders connect operations, insights, and borrower engagement in one modern platform. Learn more at nCino.com/mortgage.