Mortgage Rates, Fed Moves & Non-QM Boom: Insider Predictions for 2026 with Jason Obradovich

What’s really driving mortgage rates today — and where are they headed in 2026? In today's full episode of Market Shares, Tony Blodgett sits down with New American Funding CIO Jason Obradovich for an insider’s look at capital markets, Fed policy, and the booming non-QM market.From lessons learned during the dot-com bust and 2008 financial crisis to decoding Treasury spreads, rate swings, and investor trends, Jason breaks down what loan officers and homebuyers need to know to stay ahead of the market.Whether you’re trying to predict rates, navigate the Fed’s moves, or understand the booming non-QM market, this episode gives you the insights you can’t afford to miss.📝 Topics We Cover:Jason Obradovich’s 30-year mortgage journey & capital markets insightsHow the Fed’s QT pause and rate expectations impact mortgage ratesUnderstanding 10-year Treasury spreads & their effect on home loansWhy non-QM is booming and what it means for 2026Separating fact from fiction: subprime vs today’s non-QM marketMortgage market risks: inflation, liquidity, recessions, and lessons from COVIDPredictions for mortgage rates in 2026 and what borrowers & LOs should expect🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!