Market Shares With Tony Blodgett

Mortgage Rates Ready to Fall? Fed Update, Oil Prices Crash & Housing Demand Surges | Market Update

Is the housing market about to shift faster than most people expect? In this episode of Market Shares, I break down the key forces moving mortgage rates, housing demand, and the broader economy right now - from falling oil prices and geopolitical developments to Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting and fresh housing demand data. We’re already seeing signs of what happens when buyers step back into the market, while builders pull back and inventory stays tight - which is exactly why the next move in rates could matter more than most people are pricing in. 📌 Topics We Cover: * Iran peace deal developments and market impact * Oil prices falling and inflation implications * Why mortgage rates haven't reacted yet * The 10-Year Treasury outlook * Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting as Fed Chair * How Fed policy could change under new leadership * Interest rate expectations for the second half of the year * Barry Habib's housing demand data * Why buyers returned when rates moved lower * Builder pullbacks and inventory challenges * The potential return of multiple-offer markets * What mortgage and real estate professionals should be watching right now 🎙 Listen now to understand how falling rates, Fed policy shifts, and housing demand trends could reshape mortgage opportunities - and what you need to watch next. 🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares. 📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!

MBA Proposes Massive Changes to Loan Officer Compensation Rules | Clawbacks, Pricing, CFPB Update

Could loan officer compensation rules finally be changing? I break down the MBA's proposed changes to LO compensation rules - including pricing flexibility, affordable housing and bond loan compensation, and potential clawbacks for errors and compliance violations. I explain what the CFPB may do next, how these changes could impact loan officers, lenders, and borrowers, and why implementation could vary dramatically from one mortgage company to another. 📌 Topics We Cover * MBA proposed changes to loan officer compensation rules * CFPB review of LO comp regulations and Dodd-Frank legacy * Allowing LO comp reductions to match competitor pricing * How compensation works differently across brokers vs mortgage banks * Affordable housing, bond loans, and HFA program compensation changes * Why lower-margin government loans create participation challenges * Loan officer clawbacks for errors, compliance issues, and EPO/EPD risk * Financial accountability and operational mistake policies * How lenders may implement compensation rules differently * Market-driven vs regulation-driven compensation structures * Recruiting and retention impact of LO comp flexibility * Competitive advantages across mortgage companies * What CFPB action could mean for loan officers and lenders next 🎙 Listen now to learn how proposed LO compensation changes could impact your pay, pricing flexibility, and competitive advantage. 🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares. 📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!

How Top Loan Officers Become Leaders | Coaching, Mentorship, Events & Mortgage Career Growth

What actually separates top mortgage professionals from everyone else? In this episode of Market Shares, Sales Manager Stacey Chevalier and I break down the real drivers of long-term success in today’s mortgage industry - from live events and masterminds to mentorship, coaching, and leadership development. We also dive into what it really takes to move from loan officer to branch manager or regional leader, including the mindset shift, financial realities, and career tradeoffs most people don’t talk about.  Whether you're trying to grow production, step into leadership, or simply stay competitive in a changing market, this conversation highlights the habits and decisions that consistently separate top performers from everyone else. 📌 TOPICS WE COVER * Why live events accelerate mortgage career growth * The power of masterminds and in-person networking * How mentorship impacts loan officer success * Why coaching is common among top producers * Transitioning from loan officer to branch manager * The real economics of mortgage leadership roles * What it takes to replace lost production in leadership * Why promotions require you to raise your hand * Building a business-owner mindset as a loan officer * Servant leadership in mortgage management * How top producers think differently about growth * Staying competitive in a shifting mortgage market 🎙 Listen now so you can learn how top producers are building careers, teams, and leadership paths that win long-term! 🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares. 📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!

The AI Mortgage Revolution: What Every Loan Officer Needs to Know

The AI Mortgage Revolution is here. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming every aspect of mortgage lending - from income calculations and document analysis to underwriting, workflow automation, and customer experience. In this episode of Market Shares, I explore how AI is changing the mortgage industry - what it means for loan officers, processors, underwriters, and mortgage companies, and why the next 12-24 months could bring more change than the industry has seen in decades. Will AI replace loan officers? How will compliance and regulation evolve? Which mortgage companies are positioned to lead, and which risk falling behind? Topics I Cover: * How AI is changing the mortgage industry * AI-powered Loan Origination Systems (LOS) * AI for loan officers, processors, and underwriters * Income calculation and borrower analysis * Faster mortgage approvals and reduced documentation * AI agents, prompts, and workflow automation * The future of mortgage technology * Mortgage compliance and AI regulation * Will AI replace loan officers? * Why licensed mortgage professionals still matter * The growing divide between AI adopters and non-adopters * How AI is increasing productivity across mortgage operations * Human relationships vs AI automation * What mortgage lending could look like by 2026 * How mortgage professionals can stay ahead of industry changes 🎙 Listen now so you don't get left behind as AI transforms the mortgage industry! 🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.  📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!

Inventory, Affordability & Rate Breakdown | Why the Housing Market Is Finally Turning Around

The housing market may finally be shifting in a GOOD direction. 👀 In this episode of Market Shares, I break down why rising inventory, slowing home price growth, and improving affordability could signal a healthier housing market heading into 2026. While most headlines obsess over mortgage rates, this episode explains why inventory may actually be the biggest story in real estate right now. Buyers finally have more options, sellers are returning to the market, and wage growth is beginning to outpace appreciation - creating a much more balanced environment than the chaos of the COVID housing boom. Topics We Cover: * Why rising inventory is changing the housing market * The hidden reason affordability is improving * Why buyers are finally coming back * Mortgage rates vs. inventory: what matters more? * Why 2023’s 8% mortgage rates shocked the market * The “lock-in effect” and returning sellers explained * Why wage growth outpacing appreciation matters * Housing inventory trends from 2022–2026 * Why today’s market is healthier than the COVID frenzy * What buyers and real estate agents should expect next * Why this may become a stronger long-term market  🎙 Listen now to understand why rising housing inventory could reshape affordability, buyer demand, and the housing market outlook - and how to stay ahead of the shift heading into 2026.  🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares. 📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!