Podcast Episodes

Reflections on 2024: Economic Trends and Industry Impact | Dec. 16, 2024

Episode 12

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. This week, our experts reflect on the pivotal events and trends of 2024, providing a comprehensiv…

1 year, 9 months ago

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CME Group’s Agha Mirza Talks Mortgage Rate Futures, Trading on an Exchange, Cross-Margining | November 2024 Data - Market Advantage - Mortgage Trends and Expert Insights - Optimal Blue

Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from November 2024 and feature a…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Tariff Tangle: Tracing the Impact on the U.S. Economy and Housing | Dec. 9, 2024

Episode 11

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the intricate relationship between tariffs, inflation, and t…

1 year, 9 months ago

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Unpacking the 2025 FHFA Loan Limits | Dec. 2, 2024

Episode 10

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, Optimal Blue experts discuss key economic data, recent cabinet appointments, and…

1 year, 9 months ago

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The Current Landscape of Mortgage Servicing Rights and Recapture | Nov. 25, 2024

Episode 9

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the impact of recent economic data and holiday trading sched…

1 year, 10 months ago

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What are Mortgage Servicing Rights and Why Should Originators Care? | Nov. 18, 2024

Episode 8

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the current state of the mortgage market, highlighting the c…

1 year, 10 months ago

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The Evolution of the Loan Officer With Dave Savage | October 2024 Data - Market Advantage - Mortgage Trends and Expert Insights - Optimal Blue

Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from October 2024 and feature an…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Demystifying Hedging Strategies in a Volatile Market | Nov. 11, 2024

Episode 7

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the intricacies of hedging within capital markets, emphasizi…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Unlocking the Lock Desk: Policies, Production, & Capital Markets Connections | Nov. 4, 2024

Episode 6

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts share the current state of the capital markets, emphasizing the impa…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Exploring Economic Data | Chris Maloney on Potential Election Impact | Oct. 28, 2024

Episode 5

Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss recent housing supply data, highlight the significant impact…

1 year, 11 months ago

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