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2026 Outlook: Rates, Jobs, and Industry Trends to Watch | Dec. 22, 2025
Episode 64
In this final episode of the year, Optimal Insights dives into critical market updates and a forward-looking preview of 2026. Host Jim Glennon is joi…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
2025 Market Recap: Key Events and Policy Ripple Effects | Dec. 15, 2025
Episode 63
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, James Cahill, and Kevin Foley discuss the Fed’s final rate cut of 2025, labor m…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tariffs, Fed Cuts, and November 2025 Market Advantage Data | Dec. 8, 2025
Episode 62
In this episode of Optimal Insights, host Jim Glennon is joined by James Cahill and Alex Hebner for a deep dive into the latest market trends and eco…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Shutdown Aftershocks and the Fed’s Next Move | Dec. 1, 2025
Episode 61
In this episode, the Optimal Insights team analyzes the lingering effects of the recent government shutdown on economic data and market sentiment. Wi…
7 months ago
Fed Rate Outlook, MSR Market Shifts & Home Equity Trends | Nov. 24, 2025
Episode 60
In this episode of Optimal Insights, James Cahill, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley share the latest economic updates, covering mortgage rates, Fed rate …
7 months, 1 week ago
Government’s Back, Fed’s Talking, FHFA’s Buzzing + Market Advantage | Nov. 17
Episode 59
In this episode of Optimal Insights, host Jim Glennon is joined by Alex Hebner and James Cahill to unpack the latest developments in the mortgage and…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
October 2025 Data Highlights - Market Advantage - Mortgage Trends and Expert Insights - Optimal Blue
Welcome to the Market Advantage! Hosts Olivia DeLancey, Brennan O’Connell, and Mike Vough break down October’s mortgage market data, highlighting pro…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Shutdown Signals, Affordability, and the Future of Mortgage with Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald | Nov. 10, 2025
Episode 58
In this episode, the Optimal Insights team dives into the latest market developments, including the potential resolution of the government shutdown, …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Macro Crosscurrents: Inflation, Interest Rates, and International Relations | 11.3.25
Episode 57
In this episode of Optimal Insights, the team dives into the latest macroeconomic developments shaping the mortgage industry. Topics include the rece…
8 months ago
The Calm Before the Fed: MBA Annual Recap, FHFA Pricing & Sparse Data | Oct. 27, 2025
Episode 56
In this episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon is joined by Alex Hebner, Kevin Foley, and Vimi Vasudeva to discuss the latest developments shaping …
8 months, 1 week ago