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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 look at some of the latest accusations against Federal Reserve members. Plus, Robbie sits down with Optifinow’s Linn Cook for a discussion on the proliferation of non-conventional products in the wholesale channel and the ways the sales process is adapting to meet savvy brokers. And we close by going through what buyer demand has looked like at recent Treasury auctions.

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