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12.18.25 UWM and Two Harbors Reaction; Foundation Mortgage's Sam Bjelac on TPO and Non-QM; Inflation Reports

12.18.25 UWM and Two Harbors Reaction; Foundation Mortgage's Sam Bjelac on TPO and Non-QM; Inflation Reports

Update: 2025-12-18
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Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.

In today’s episode, we provide in depth reaction to the UWM TWO merger. Plus, Robbie sits down with Foundation Mortgage’s Sam Bjelac for a discussion on the third-party origination and non-QM spaces evolution and expectations as we close out 2025 and enter 2026. And we close by reviewing what the latest PCE reports say about inflation.

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12.18.25 UWM and Two Harbors Reaction; Foundation Mortgage's Sam Bjelac on TPO and Non-QM; Inflation Reports

12.18.25 UWM and Two Harbors Reaction; Foundation Mortgage's Sam Bjelac on TPO and Non-QM; Inflation Reports