How Many Times Will the Fed Hike Rates This Year?
The podcast focuses on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming June meeting, the first chaired by Kevin Warsh, and the question of how many rate hikes the Fed will deliver before year‑end. Logan Mohtashami expects the Fed to hold rates at the meeting but to drop its long‑standing easing bias. He outlines scenarios ranging from two to four quarter‑point hikes, depending on whether inflation stays above 3.5% and wage growth accelerates. Oil at $84 a barrel and modest wage growth are cited as key variables. Warsh’s potential move to end press Q&A sessions is highlighted as a signal of a more opaque policy regime. Mohtashami also references the 2022 rapid‑fire hikes, the current mortgage‑rate range of 5.75%‑6.75%, and the historical difficulty of pushing rates below 5% without a dovish Fed. For borrowers and real‑estate investors, the outlook suggests mortgage rates will likely hover in the mid‑6% range, limiting affordability gains. Market participants should watch Fed communication, oil price trends, and wage data, as any shift could quickly alter the spread dynamics that drive mortgage pricing.
Chris Watters: "Real Estate Doesn’t Have a Lead Problem — It Has an Accountability Problem"
Chris Watters, founder of Waters International Realty, argues that the real‑estate industry’s chronic woes stem from a lack of accountability rather than a shortage of leads. He contrasts the sector with high‑ticket sales businesses that embed ongoing performance audits—such as...
The Fierce Competition for Listings Gets Hotter
The podcast examines the escalating battle over who controls real‑estate listings, as multiple listing services (MLSs) push beyond their traditional footprints and portal giants such as Zillow and CoStar vie for dominance. Brookley Han highlights moves like Maris offering free nationwide...
Ongoing Iran Conflict Raises Mortgage Risk Into Late 2026
The podcast centers on how a protracted Iran‑Israel conflict could extend mortgage‑rate pressure well into 2026. Analyst Logan Mohtashami explains that even modest oil price spikes lift the 10‑year Treasury yield, prompting the Federal Reserve to consider additional hikes and...
Bob Hart: Inside ICE’s Vision for the Future of Mortgage Technology
Bob Hart, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, outlined the company’s roadmap for modernizing the mortgage industry, emphasizing how ICE’s broader exchange‑centric DNA is being applied to create a fully digital, end‑to‑end loan lifecycle. He explained that ICE’s legacy of transparency and...
What Will Mortgage Rates Do if the Iran Conflict Is Really Over?
The podcast examines how a tentative peace agreement with Iran could reshape mortgage rates, focusing on the interplay between geopolitical risk, Treasury yields and Federal Reserve policy. Analyst Logan Mohtashami notes the 10‑year Treasury has settled near 4.45% after spiking above...
Inside Bob Jennings’ Vision for TrustEngine and Mortgage Coach
Bob Jennings, CEO of Trust Engine, used a 10‑minute interview to outline his vision for Mortgage Coach, the company’s flagship platform that helps loan officers present mortgage options. He reflected on his first 90 days, confirming that Mortgage Coach has...
California Innovates a New Financing Solution for Disaster Rebuilding
The California Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has helped embed a $100 million wildfire rebuild fund into the governor’s May‑revised budget, creating a dedicated financing stream for Southern California homeowners devastated by recent fires. The initiative bridges the gap between insurance...
Spring EQ’s CEO Explains Why Home Equity, DSCR and Bank Statement Lending Are Shaping the Market’s N
Spring EQ CEO Joe Stea discussed how rising home prices, stagnant incomes and higher mortgage rates are reshaping the U.S. housing market, and why untapped home‑equity is becoming a central financing source. He noted that home values have climbed roughly 50%...
Steve Ozonian on AI, Rocket’s Big Bet and the Future of Housing
Steve Ozonian, a veteran of multiple real‑estate boards, warned that artificial intelligence is the most immediate lever to streamline the home‑buying process, reduce operating costs, and give consumers clearer, faster information. He highlighted Rocket’s bold attempt to create an end‑to‑end...
Ownli’s Blake O’Shaughnessy on Unbundling Real Estate and the Startup Challenging Traditional Commis
The podcast features Blake O’Shaughnessy, founder of Only, who argues that the real‑estate commission model has stayed static while home prices have surged, turning the fee into a de‑facto tax. He positions Only as a technology‑first solution that unbundles the...
Carter Malloy: Why Better Land Data Is the Foundation of Better Housing Supply
In a sponsored Powerhouse episode, Carter Malloy, CEO of Acres, explains why accurate land and housing data are essential to expanding the nation’s home‑building pipeline. He describes his own journey from Arkansas farmland to creating a data‑centric platform that aggregates...
Mortgage Spreads Keeping Rates Under 7%
Analysts said Wednesday’s hotter inflation print and stabilizing labor market haven’t driven the 10-year yield much higher because mortgage spreads and expected Fed policy remain the dominant forces holding rates down; the 10-year is sitting around 4.45% and mortgage rates...
NAREB’s Ashley Thomas III on Closing the Homeownership Gap
The podcast features Ashley Thomas III, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), outlining the organization’s mission to close the Black home‑ownership gap. He emphasizes that historic policies such as the Homestead Act, FHA, and the GI Bill...
Why Homes Are Selling Faster Even with More Inventory
The podcast examines why homes are selling faster even as inventory rises, emphasizing a shift from a pure supply‑demand narrative to one focused on transaction efficiency. Rachel Bader highlights that nationwide inventory is up only 2.3% while absorbed listings have...