7.21.25 Winning Business; ABL's Kevin Rodman on Hard Money Lending; Fedlines

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 examine how lenders are winning business in this high-rate environment. Plus, Robbie sits down with ABL’s Kevin Rodman for a discussion on how hard money lending has evolved, what innovations are shaping the future, and why private capital is gaining ground in today’s high-rate, high-stakes real estate market. And we close by looking at what to make of all the headlines surrounding the Fed.Thank you to Wholesale Mortgage Direct (WMD) for sponsoring today's podcast. Their mission is to deliver high demand, innovative products unique to the wholesale industry, including MyEQNow, which is one-of-a-kind TraDigital HELOC platform. Looking for innovative HELOC, NonQM and/or Reverse options? WMD is your trusted partner. For more information, contact [email protected].