1.19.26 Trump Missives; CHLA's Scott Olson on Advocacy; Hedging Inactivity

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 how the Trump Administration's directives are causing the mortgage industry to adapt. Plus, Robbie sits down with CHLA's Scott Olson for a discussion on priorities for trade associations, such as credit costs, as 2026 advocacy kicks off in earnest. And we close by examining just what sort of cohesive economic narrative there has been over the start of this year.

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