Episode Details

In this episode, the Optimal Insights team delivers a timely market update and welcomes Greg Sher, a leading voice in mortgage advocacy and digital influence. The conversation covers inflation trends, tariff impacts, housing affordability, and the evolving role of credit scoring. Greg shares the story behind the “All of Us” movement, his push for VantageScore adoption, and his commitment to elevating women in mortgage leadership. He also offers a roadmap for professionals looking to build influence and drive change through authenticity and consistency.

Key Topics:

• Market update: CPI/PPI trends, tariff deadlines, and housing price shifts
• VantageScore vs. FICO: Credit scoring reform and competition
• The “All of Us” movement: Uniting the industry for consumer-first advocacy
• Elevating women in mortgage leadership
• Mentorship, legacy, and using social media for impact

🎧 Tune in to gain valuable insights to help you stay ahead and maximize your profitability in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape.

Optimal Insights Team:

• Jim Glennon, Vice President of Hedging and Trading Client Services, Optimal Blue
• Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager, Optimal Blue
• Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management, Optimal Blue

Special Guest:

• Greg Sher, Managing Director, NFM Lending

Production Team:

• Executive Producer: Sara Holtz
• Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Hailey Roise

Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.

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Keywords: Real-time data insights, Capital markets commentary, Mortgage industry, Profitability, Lenders, Investors, Rate fluctuations, Mortgage landscape, Expert advice, Optimal Blue, Secondary marketing automation, Pricing accuracy, Margin protection, Risk management, Originators, Originations

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