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The multi-trillion-dollar housing market is a centerpiece of the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a mortgage lender, real estate professional, or anyone simply interested in staying informed – understanding housing finance starts with data-driven insights and analysis. The Market Advantage is your source for timely mortgage origination data and trusted commentary. Produced by Optimal Blue – the industry’s only end-to-end capital markets technology provider – the Market Advantage podcast and comp ...
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Get the insights you need to maximize your profitability this week. Welcome to OPTIMAL INSIGHTS, brought to you by Optimal Blue. Join our experts as they explore the latest real-time 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 profitability and ...
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The Evolution of the Loan Officer With Dave Savage | October 2024 Data
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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from October 2024 and feature an interview with Dave Savage, chief innovation officer at Trust Engine and founder of Mortgage Coach. Key Takeaways: October mortgage rate lock activity: Rates rose, yet purchase lock volume showed resi…
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Demystifying Hedging Strategies in a Volatile Market | Nov. 11, 2024
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the intricacies of hedging within capital markets, emphasizing its critical role in protecting profit margins amidst fluctuating interest rates. Host Jim Glennon is joined by experts Jeff McCarty and Alex Hebner to explore the recent election outcomes and their…
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Unlocking the Lock Desk: Policies, Production, & Capital Markets Connections | Nov. 4, 2024
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts share the current state of the capital markets, emphasizing the impact of recent economic indicators and the upcoming election on rate trends. Jim Glennon leads the discussion with insights from Jeff McCarty, who highlights the uncertain market landscape post-Fed rate …
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Exploring Economic Data | Chris Maloney on Potential Election Impact | Oct. 28, 2024
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss recent housing supply data, highlight the significant impact of inflation, and explore how election outcomes could influence interest rates and government spending with special guest, Chris Maloney, mortgage strategist at Bank of Oklahoma. Key Takeaways: Curren…
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Housing Policy and the Effects on Pricing | October 21, 2024
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the critical intersection of housing policy and market dynamics as the election approaches. They explore how political platforms from both major candidates could influence housing supply and affordability, the current state of the housing market, including rece…
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Why Are There So Many Loan Products? | Oct. 14, 2024
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts explore the intersection of economic indicators and mortgage market dynamics with guests Alex Hebner and Kevin Foley. The team discusses market updates, recent inflation metrics, and the topic of specified pools and loan products in this week’s episode. Key Takeaways: …
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Refi Activity Surges, Joel Kan Discusses the MBA Application Survey Index | September 2024 Data
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Welcome to this month’s episode of Market Advantage from Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from September 2024 and feature an interview with Joel Kan, deputy chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Key Takeaways: September rate lock activity: The month saw a significant surge in refinance volume. MBA Application Survey …
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Navigating Economic Winds: Employment, Rates, and Refinancing | Oct. 7, 2024
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Welcome to Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss how the robust job growth, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors, has influenced market expectations and rate movements. They highlight the ongoing challenges in the economy and the potential for refinancing waves as rates trend lower in the coming months. The conversat…
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From Inflation to Interest Rates: Understanding Market Dynamics | Sept. 30, 2024
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Welcome to the first episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the recent developments in interest rates and their impact on market trends. The episode highlights a significant drop in mortgage rates, approaching 6%, which has sparked an increase in lock volumes, defying typical seasonal patterns. The team also explores the …
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Get the insights you need to maximize your profitability this week. Welcome to OPTIMAL INSIGHTS, brought to you by Optimal Blue. Join our experts as they explore the latest real-time 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 prof…
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Market Advantage - Trailer - Launches Oct. 8
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The multi-trillion-dollar housing market is a centerpiece of the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a mortgage lender, real estate professional, or anyone simply interested in staying informed – understanding housing finance starts with data-driven insights and analysis. The Market Advantage is your source for timely mortgage origination data and trusted…
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After 7 years and almost 140 episodes, this is the final episode of the Advice to My Younger Me podcast. You’ll hear: My 6 most valuable takeaways from almost 140 interviews. What I learned from producing the podcast that may be of value to you. Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women Website: www.tomyyounger.me Cont…
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Episode 138: Join the No Club with Lise Vesterlund
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Lise Vesterlund, co-author of The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work, discusses what a non-promotable task is, and why women should avoid them. You’ll hear: How to identify a non-promotable task Why women do more than their fair share of non-promotable tasks How to turn down a request to do a non-promotable task Book: The No Club: Put…
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Episode 137: Getting and Receiving Valuable Feedback with Carole Robin
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In this episode, Carole Robin, author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues, discusses how to give actionable feedback and how to accept all feedback as important data. In this episode, you’ll learn about: A helpful mindset to have about feedback Why most feedback is not as helpful as it could be How to…
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Episode 136: My Advice For Various Stages of Your Career
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Sara Holtz, host of this podcast, is interviewed by Jo Ifield, CEO of Incite to Leadership, about career advice for various stages of your career In this episode, you’ll hear about: How to discover your “Right Work” My two biggest career mistakes The need to be both good at your job and good at your career The importance of visibility while working…
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Episode 135: How to Have Exceptional Relationships at Work with Carole Robin
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Carole Robin, author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues, discusses how to take your work relationships from functional to exceptional. In this episode, you learn about: What are the elements of an exceptional relationship at work. Why you should only deepen relationships in 15% increments. Why you sh…
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Episode 134: Nuggets of Wisdom from 100 Successful Women
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In this episode, Laureen DeBuono, Managing Partner of FLG Partners, interviews me about several topics addressed in my new book, Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women You’ll hear advice about: Being good at your job and your career The importance of doing your Right Work in your Right Work Environment How to evaluate car…
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Episode 133: 5 Great Pieces of Advice
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Five previous guests share the advice they would give to their younger selves. You’ll hear advice about: Finding your dream job The importance of leaving a job gracefully The best way to create your “to do” list The skill you need to develop in your 20s that you may not have thought about How long of a maternity leave you should take Book: Advice t…
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Episode 132: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women is launched!
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Sara is interviewed about the origin and content of her new book, Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women. You’ll hear: A decision I made early in my career that I regret The mindset you need to have your most successful career How to discover what your Right Work is Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 S…
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Episode 131: Planning for 2022 with Sara Holtz
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Before you start setting professional and personal goals for 2022, here are 12 questions to ask yourself about what happened this year. The questions: What were your most significant professional accomplishments this year? What were your most significant personal accomplishments this year? What did you do that contributed to the success of those ac…
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Episode 130: The Best Advice You’ve Ever Received
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Five previous guests share the best advice they ever received. You’ll hear advice about How to handle bad news How to measure what your salary should be Whether being liked should be a goal Guests who shared the best advice they were given: Emilie Aries – Episode 84 Nora McInerny – Episode 48 Andie Kramer – Episode 102 Cara Hale Alter – Episode 41 …
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Episode 129: Don’t Be Afraid to Drop the Ball with Tiffany Dufu
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Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, and founder and CEO of The Cru, discusses figuring out what’s important to you and then enlisting people to support you in achieving that. You’ll hear: How to figure out what is really important to you at work and at home. A powerful way to deal with Home Control Disease How to ge…
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Episode 128: Thriving in the Corporate Workplace with Demetra Liggins
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Demetra Liggins, host of the Corporate Homie podcast and an accomplished lawyer, provides wide-ranging advice on how to have a successful career in the corporate world as a woman and as a person of color. You’ll hear: The importance of focusing on learning your craft How to get the most out of company off-sites The best way to be an ally to women o…
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Episode 127: Advice for Early Career Success with Christy Noel
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In this episode, Christy Noel, author of Your Personal Career Coach: Real-World Experiences for Early Career Success, talks about how to ask for a raise, how to be a valued employee and how to be a better manager. You’ll hear: Important steps to take when asking for a raise Why you should be focused on making your boss’ job easier The most importan…
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Episode 126: Dividing Household Responsibilities Fairly with Eve Rodsky
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Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do and More Life to Live, discusses the inequality in how couples share household responsibilities and what to do about it. You’ll hear about: Why household responsibilities “shefault” to women A system to redesign how household tasks are more equitably shared. …
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Episode 125: The Thank You Project with Nancy Davis Kho
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Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time, discusses the importance both to you and to others of expressing gratitude. You’ll hear: The myriad benefits of expressing gratitude Why expressing gratitude increases your sense of self-worth The importance of specificity when saying thank yo…
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Episode 124: Hearing from a Trailblazer with Ellen Goodman
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Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, discusses wide-ranging topics from her perch covering women in the workplace and at home since 1970. You’ll hear: What we can learn from the suffragettes When the right time is to have a baby Why you need to have end of life conversations with your parents now The Conversation Project Starter Kit: h…
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Episode 123: Be Unapologetically Ambitious with Shellye Archambeau
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Shellye Archambeau, author of Unapologetically Ambitious, discusses what she’s learned during a trailblazing career. You’ll hear: The importance of being vulnerable about your aspirations How to handle being the “only” in a meeting or on your team Why you should make good childcare your #1 budget priority Book: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risk…
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Episode 122: Turn Your Current Job into Your Dream Job with Carson Tate
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Hoping to find your dream job? Carson Tate, author of Own It. Love It. Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job, discusses how to turn your current job into you dream job. You’ll hear: How doing work that draws on your strengths can turn your current job into your dream job How to ask your boss to do work that draws on your strengths How to…
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Episode 121: The Benefits of Paying Attention to Your Work Environment with Bonnie Marcus
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Want to get ahead? Pay attention to the dynamics in your workplace. Bonnie Marcus, author of The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead, discusses the importance of being politically savvy about your work environment. You’ll hear: The importance of paying attention to the dynamics in your work environment How to fi…
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Episode 120: Avoiding Burnout with Eileen McDargh
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Suffering from burnout? Eileen McDargh, author of Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge and Reclaim What Matters, discusses the causes and cures for burnout. You’ll hear: What the most significant sources of burnout are Why it’s important to look at your job with fresh eyes and pay attention to what you see The questions …
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