4.11.25 Fannie Firings Explained; STRATMOR Group's Garth Graham on Warehouse Lending; Inflation Figures Versus Tariffs

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 explain why Fannie Mae fired so many employees earlier this week. Plus, Robbie sits down with STRATMOR Group’s Garth Graham to talk about potential clouds looming on the warehouse bank side of things as IMBs continue to post quarterly losses. And we conclude with a look at the market impact of inflation data versus tariff sentiment.

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