5.23.25 Fannie and Freddie Privatization; ALTA's Elizabeth Blosser on Fraud Prevention; Existing Home Sales Dip

Chrisman Commentary - Daily Mortgage News

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 how Bill Pulte and Donald Trump are giving conflicting messaging. Plus, Robbie sits down with ALTA’s Elizabeth Blosser to discuss the rising threat of real estate cybercrime, and how the title industry is fighting back with proactive strategies, technology, and consumer education to protect transactions and reduce fraud. And we close by dissecting what falling existing home sales figures mean for the mortgage industry.

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