6.2.25 GSE Uncertainty and Rates; CHLA's Scott Olson on Credit Costs; Economic Calendar Preview

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 potential impacts on mortgage rates from the privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plus, Robbie sits down with CHLA’s Scott Olson to discuss the rising costs of credit scores, the monopoly power of FICO, and how increased competition, from VantageScore to new credit scoring models, could reshape the mortgage lending landscape. And we close with some predictions about what this week's economic calendar will bring.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.