8.11.26 Conference Chatter; Redwerk's Konstantin Klyagin on AI Governance; Bond Directionality

There's a widening divide among mortgage lenders as higher rates and a purchase-driven market reward strategic flexibility. Robbie interviews Redwerk's Konstantin Klyagin on how AI in mortgage lending must be governed as an entire decision-making system, requiring rigorous testing of data, integrations, permissions, escalation, edge cases, and audit trails. And the podcast closes with why the bond market sold off to open the week as renewed optimism around sustained U.S. pressure on Iran pushed crude oil prices higher,Thank you to Optimal Blue. Optimal Blue’s Profitability Center unifies pricing, hedge performance, pipeline activity, profitability, and market intelligence into one personalized dashboard, giving mortgage lenders faster, more complete insights to make better capital markets decisions.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.