{"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":"Non-QM Growth, Jobs Data, and Market Trends | Optimal Insights | July 7, 2026","slug":"non-qm-growth-jobs-data-and-market-trends-optimal-insights-july-7-2026","published_at":"2026-07-07T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-insights-mortgage-data-capital-markets-insights-7025480/non-qm-growth-jobs-data-and-market-trends-optimal-insights-july-7-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-insights-mortgage-data-capital-markets-insights-7025480","url":"https://optimal-insights.captivate.fm/episode/non-qm-growth-jobs-data-and-market-trends-optimal-insights-july-7-2026","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d5e985ba-5699-415b-9987-b542afd70e49.mp3","summary":"Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, the Optimal Insights team discusses recent unemployment data, labor force participation trends, and their impact on rate expectations. They share their expert opinions and insights into how these factors are shaping the industry and the broader economic landscape, along with a deep dive with Justin Roddel into non-QM growth and execution dynamics following the IMN conference. Key Points: Unemployment data reflects softer job growth and declining participation Rate hike expectations ease amid mixed labor signals Non-QM market growth outpaces execution and infrastructure development Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Optimal Insights 14:37 Introduction to Non-QM Mortgages 17:19 Growth and Trends in Non-QM Market 24:04 Challenges in Execution and Risk Management 31:21 Mandatory vs. Best Effort Execution 35:01 Future of Non-QM and Market Opportunities 38:04 Introduction to Optimal Insights 38:04 Market Analysis Trends Optimal Insights Team: Jim Glennon, Senior Vice President, Hedging & Trading Operations James Cahill, MSF/MSR Account Manager Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager Vimi Vasudeva, Managing Director, Hedging & Trading Operations Special Guest: Justin Roddel, Solutions Specialist Production Team: Executive Producer: Sara Holtz Producer: Matt Gilhooly & Alex Kreuter Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice. ----- mortgage market, capital markets, non QM, non-qualified mortgage, mortgage rates, housing market, interest rates, Federal Reserve, unemployment data, labor market, mortgage origination, secondary market, mortgage backed securities, hedging strategies, MSR, loan pricing, fintech mort…","meta_description":"Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. 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