Powell Vs Trump. How Will Rates Respond?

Welcome back, Dreammakers! Our first episode of 2026 dives into some jaw-dropping headlines: criminal indictments at the Fed, rumors of fraud, and what all this means for mortgage rates and the housing market. Plus, we break down Trump’s $200B mortgage bond buy request and why the Fed’s independence matters more than ever.In this episode:DOJ investigations into Fed Chair PowellWhy Fed independence is critical for market stabilityTrump’s $200B mortgage bond buy—what it means for ratesThe “lock-in effect” fading: homeowners making moves in 2026Optimism for the mortgage industry this yearPlus, we’ve got a special invite for loan officers: take our industry survey at https://todayinmortgages.com and get a free benchmark report to see how you stack up in comp, tech, and support.Listen in as we discuss this and more!--Looking to GROW your business?Find out how we are making our best producers even better and how you can DO MORE YOU inside the best Network in mortgages by visiting https://you.nflp.com--Take our Loan Officer Survey to get your FREE industry report! Benchmark yourself, understand trends, and make smarter career decisions at https://todayinmortgages.com/survey/#MortgageNews #RefinanceBoom #LoanOfficerLife #TodayInMortgages #NetworkFunding______Today in Mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, which is an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297.*The content of this program is meant to be a commentary on mortgage and real estate news and any discussion of rates and/or products should not be taken as individual mortgage or home buying advice or pricing estimates. Any commentary on this show should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants for a loan must qualify, and you should consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenarios for your financial situation.Visit our website at https://nflp.com/licenses for all state licensing and other legal information.See more at TodayInMortgages.comWant to get expert coaching everyday and have the power of the best Network in Mortgages behind your production business? Learn more here. Learn more about Network Funding on our parent site. Today in mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, which is an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297. Corporate office located at 10370 Richmond Ave. Suite 900, Houston, TX 77042. The content of this program is meant to be a commentary on mortgage and real estate news and any discussion of rates and or products should not be taken as individual mortgage or home buying advice or pricing estimates, and any commentary on this show is should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants for a loan must qualify and you should consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenarios for your financial situation. Visit our website at nflp.com/licenses for all state licensing and other legal information.