{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Insights - Mortgage Data & Capital Markets Insights","slug":"optimal-insights-mortgage-data-capital-markets-insights-7025480","podcast_index_feed_id":7025480,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/optimal-insights/","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/@Optimal-Blue","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/00ff5fa1-ee89-434e-b198-cc3925a43938/PyN4_-AcMLmoUJq7bSBFjjzT.jpg","author":"Optimal Blue","episode_count":114,"summary":"Get the insights you need to maximize your results this week. Welcome to OPTIMAL INSIGHTS, brought to you by Optimal Blue. Join our experts as they explore the latest rate data and provide essential commentary spanning from originations to capital markets – insights you need to hear as you start your week. Designed for mortgage professionals, from originators to investors and everyone in between, each episode offers valuable information to help you maximize results and stay ahead in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape. Tune in for in-depth discussions, actionable ideas, and the latest trends that matter most to your business. Subscribe now and gain the insights you need to optimize your advantage. Optimal Insights Team • Jim Glennon, Senior Vice President, Hedging & Trading Operations • Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager • James Cahill, MSF/MSR Account Manager • Mike Vough, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy • Brennan O’Connell, Director of Data Solutions • Vimi Vasudeva, Managing Director, Hedging & Trading Operations • Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management • Kimberly Melton, Director of PPE Client Support Executive Producer: Sara Holtz Producers: Matt Gilhooly & Al…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T00:17:14.040417+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-insights-mortgage-data-capital-markets-insights-7025480"},"episode":{"title":"Falling Rates, Inflation Trends, and HousingWire Summit Insights | February 17, 2026","slug":"falling-rates-inflation-trends-and-housingwire-summit-insights-february-17-2026","published_at":"2026-02-17T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-insights-mortgage-data-capital-markets-insights-7025480/falling-rates-inflation-trends-and-housingwire-summit-insights-february-17-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-insights-mortgage-data-capital-markets-insights-7025480","url":"https://optimal-insights.captivate.fm/episode/ep-71","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/28ac8a63-b0ca-4be9-98e2-33db5717e0e2.mp3","summary":"Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights . Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, and James Cahill kick things off with a market update , covering recent mortgage rate movement, inflation data, and labor trends, before recapping key insights from the HousingWire Housing Economic Summit in Dallas . From housing supply and affordability to demographic shifts and lender margins, the team breaks down what they heard at the Summit and why it matters for today’s mortgage market. Key Points: Mortgage rates drop below 6% for the first time since 2022 Inflation trends and what they signal for Fed rate cuts Housing supply, affordability, and demographic shifts How hedge costs and servicing values impact borrower pricing Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Market Overview 02:30 – Rates, Inflation, and Economic Data Breakdown 15:40 – HousingWire Summit Takeaways 24:30 – Hidden Forces Behind Mortgage Margins 40:50 – Policy, Supply, and What’s Next for Housing Optimal Insights Team: Jim Glennon, Senior Vice President of Hedging and Trading Operations Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager James Cahill, MSF/MSR Account Manager Special Guest: Mike Vough, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy Production Team: Executive Producer: Sara Holtz Producer: Matt Gilhooly Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice. Mentioned in this episode: Optimal Blue Study - MarketWise Advisors Mortgage capital markets decisions have a direct impact on lender profitability, efficiency, and risk management. To better understand that impact, Optimal Blue commissioned an independent ROI study with MarketWise Advisors, analyzing data from hundreds of mortgage lenders, including banks, credit unions, and independent mor…","meta_description":"Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights . 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