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Rob Chrisman

Rob Chrisman

Contributing Writer

Rob Chrisman began his career in mortgage banking – primarily capital markets – 35 years ago. He is on the board of directors of Inheritance Funding Corporation, of Doorway Home Loans, of AXIS Appraisal Management, and of the California MBA. He is also a member of the Secure Settlements Advisory Board, an associate of the STRATMOR Group, and of the Mortgage Bankers Association of the Carolinas and its membership committee.

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Homeownership Dreams Are Alive And Well

Originators today are adapting to a shift in the marketplace, where they not only cannot sit around waiting for the phone to ring, but must venture out and pursue prospective borrowers

“Technology” is a Catch-All Word

Tech promises efficiency, but adoption, ROI, and borrower satisfaction tell a more complex story

NMP
Jun 19, 2025
“Technology” is a Catch-All Word
Chrisman: Building Loans for Modern Lives

Takeaways from the MBA’s Secondary & Capital Markets Conference

NMP
Jun 10, 2025
Building Loans For Modern Lives
Chrisman: F-Words Rule The Mortgage Markets

What you need to know about looming changes at Fannie and Freddie

NMP
May 29, 2025
Looming changes at Fannie and Freddie
Chrisman: High Inflation or Low Inflation

Why inflation moves markets, not just prices

NMP
May 16, 2025
High Inflation or Low Inflation
Always Be Aware Of News About Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac

GSE leadership shakeups and policy rollbacks signal potential shifts in liquidity, credit risk, and market structure for IMBs.

Apr 23, 2025
Bank On Borrowers, Not Rate Predictions

Chasing rate forecasts wastes resources better spent on cold, hard business

Mortgage Banker
Dec 10, 2024
Bank On Borrowers, Not Rate Predictions
Tradesies, Anyone?

Partnership matters more than ever to real estate agents with fewer referrals to offer

Mortgage Banker
Sep 12, 2024
Tradesies, Anyone?
The Volume Is All The Way Up On 'Fed Speak'

Why Lenders Hang Their Hats On The Fed’s Every Word

Mortgage Banker
Jul 15, 2024
The Volume Is All The Way Up On ‘Fed Speak’
Looking For Change Under Every Couch?

Don’t overlook the obvious – employees have ideas for cost savings, too

Mortgage Banker
Jun 10, 2024
Looking For Change Under Every Couch?