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Early 2026 Indicators: Housing and Rates Respond to a Packed First 2 Weeks | Jan. 20, 2026
Episode 67
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, host Jim Glennon is joined by Alex Hebner and James Cahill to unpack the start of 2026. They cover cooler…
8 months, 1 week ago
2026 Mortgage Trends, Jobs Data & Fed Under Fire | Jan. 12, 2026
Episode 66
In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon and Alex Hebner break down a headline‑driven market week: institutional home‑buyer bans under…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Will a $200 Billion GSE MBS Buy Push Mortgage Rates Into the Fives? | Jan. 9, 2026
In this bonus episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon and James Cahill break down the market’s reaction to news that the administration may direct t…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
FOMC Turnover, Labor Signals & Global Shockwaves + December 2025 Data | Jan. 5, 2026
Episode 65
In this episode of Optimal Insights, the team dives into key developments shaping the mortgage industry as we enter 2026. They cover labor market sta…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
9 months, 1 week 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…
9 months, 2 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…
9 months, 3 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…
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …
10 months 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…
10 months, 1 week ago