8.6.25 Statistical Adjustments; Riley Howard on Rate Shopping; Loan Origination Volume

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 review how statistics can be applied to fit a certain narrative. Plus, Robbie sits down with borrower Riley Howard to discuss his rate shopping journey with various lenders. And we close by looking at the actual year-over-year change in loan files being closed.Thank you to Total Expert, the purpose-built customer engagement platform trusted by hundreds of modern financial institutions. Total Expert turns customer data into actionable insights that help lenders engage and guide consumers through complex financial decisions.