Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs dive into the intricacies of the mortgage market with superstar lender Melissa Cohn, Regional Vice President at William Raveis Mortgage. Melissa is an industry legend, and she shares her expert insights on the current state of mortgage rates following recent Federal Reserve actions, the nuances of fixed versus adjustable rates, and the impact of mortgage banking on consumers. Whether you're a home buyer, a real estate professional, or just a finance enthusiast, Melissa's perspectives on navigating the mortgage landscape in today’s economic environment are spot on!

Highlights:00:35 - Implications of the Fed's rate pause on the mortgage market 04:50 - Mortgage industry commissions post-NAR07:50 - Warrantable vs non-warrantable in mortgage financing.12:20 - Challenges in the mortgage lending process today14:10 - Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) lenders 14:40 - The challenge of crypto16:10 - Mortgage assumptions17:35 - Melissa'a daily data routine

Melissa's page at Raveis:http://www.raveis.com/mortgage/MelissaCohn/

Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacohn/

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