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Market Shares helps you make sense of what's happening today in the world of Mortgage and Real Estate. We share with you interviews from top industry experts, influencers, and mortgage...
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Market Shares helps you make sense of what's happening today in the world of Mortgage and Real Estate. We share with you interviews from top industry experts, influencers, and mortgage experts. Surfacing effective strategies to grow your market share, and navigate through the constantly evolving market.
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11 JUL 2025 · In this latest episode of Market Shares, host Tony Blodgett delivers an unfiltered breakdown of what’s really happening in today’s mortgage and housing market—from the Fed’s inaction to the real-world impact of expiring 2-1 buydowns and a possible buyer’s market shift.
Tony shares direct feedback from loan officers in the field, dissects Trump’s criticism of Jerome Powell, explores why move-up buyers are reentering the market despite high rates, and explains why loan officers must lean in—not disappear—when clients need financial clarity the most.
Whether you're a loan officer, realtor, or consumer trying to navigate 2025's housing landscape, this episode offers timely insight, strategic advice, and straight talk you won’t hear anywhere else.
🧠 Topics We Cover:
- What loan officers are really saying about the market
- Trump vs. Jerome Powell: what matters and what’s just noise
- Understanding the Fed’s dual mandate and what could finally trigger a rate cut
- Is it a buyer’s market—or just in transition? What realtors and lenders need to know
- Why move-up buyers may be acting now despite higher interest rates
- Expiring 2-1 buydowns and what rising payments mean for homeowners
- Cash-out refinances as a cash flow strategy for debt-stressed clients
- Why following up with past clients isn’t just good business—it’s the right thing to do
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
4 JUL 2025 · Happy 4th of July from Market Shares! 🇺🇸
In this special Independence Day message, I’m taking a few moments to reflect on why this country still gives me hope—despite the noise, division, and global chaos. From personal stories (like my daughter being born on the 4th!) to a deeper look at our nation’s founding ideals, this episode is a reminder of what makes the United States truly special.
No matter where you stand politically, we are all part of this 250-year experiment in freedom, democracy, and progress. It's not perfect—but it’s ours. And we all have a role to play in shaping the future.
Enjoy time with your family, celebrate safely (fireworks optional 😉), and remember: your voice matters.
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
27 JUN 2025 · In this episode of Market Shares, host Tony Blodgett sits down with Josh Martin, Regional VP at New American Funding, for one of the most insightful and real conversations about mortgage leadership, culture, and growth you’ll hear all year.
Josh shares his powerful journey from his early days at Wells Fargo to helping lead one of the highest-producing teams at NAF, his move from California to Idaho, and how he's helping shape a culture that attracts talent, empowers producers, and builds community.
Whether you're a producing branch manager, a loan officer at a bank considering the IMB world, or a leader looking to scale a winning team, this episode is packed with lessons you can take to the streets today.
📌 Topics We Cover:
- Josh Martin’s transition from big bank to Regional VP at NAF
- What makes a successful producing branch manager
- The mindset shift from recruiting to attracting talent
- Why IMBs are outperforming big banks in today’s market
- How Josh & Craig brought in $500M+ in recruited production
- Creating culture, visibility, and momentum through leadership
- Life and career trade-offs when moving markets (California to Idaho)
- How to grow your region and team with consistency and purpose
- Why mentorship and partnership are keys to long-term success
- What’s next for Josh — and why it matters for the future of NAF
🎯 If you're not listening to this..... you're missing out on the insider secrets to building a $500M mortgage powerhouse and unlocking the strategies top leaders use to recruit, lead, and win in the industry!
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
20 JUN 2025 · 🚨 Massive changes are coming to the mortgage industry—and most people aren’t talking about them.
In this episode of Market Shares, host Tony Blodgett breaks down two of the hottest topics in housing finance:
👉 Widespread deregulation across HUD, FHFA, and CFPB
👉 The possible repeal or major revision of the Loan Officer Compensation Rule
From floodplain insurance rollbacks to environmental building code changes, to the heated debate around borrower-paid comp, Tony shares what’s happening behind the scenes, how these shifts could impact loan officers, lenders, builders, and borrowers, and what the future may look like if the rules we’ve followed are thrown out.
📣 Whether you’re in the business or simply want to understand how the future of mortgage lending is evolving—this is your front-row seat to the conversations that matter most.
📌 Topics We Cover:
- Key deregulation moves affecting mortgage lending in 2024
- Flood insurance and environmental rule repeals
- LO compensation: where it started, where it's headed
- Borrower-paid vs. lender-paid comp: the truth about broker flexibility
- Anti-steering disclosure and current industry workarounds
- Are outdated rules hurting loan officers—or helping consumers?
- Will a free-market model level the playing field or create more chaos?
🎯 If you’re not listening to this… you’re behind on the biggest shifts in mortgage lending and what it all means for your business. Don’t get left in the dark!
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
13 JUN 2025 · Trigger leads may finally be banned. But at what cost? And what’s next for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac? In this jam-packed episode of Market Shares, host Tony Blodgett tackles the biggest issues facing the mortgage industry in 2025 and beyond.
From the fast-moving legislation HR 2808, to behind-the-scenes conversations with Barry Habib about GSE reform, we break down what’s changing, what’s staying stuck, and what it all means for loan officers, real estate pros, and consumers.
🗂️ Topics We Cover:
- What trigger leads are and why they’re harmful
- HR 2808: The bill that could end them by 2025
- How credit bureaus could respond — will costs go up?
- New protections for loan originators, banks & servicers
- Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: Why conservatorship isn’t ending soon
- Barry Habib’s hybrid ownership model for GSE reform
- The real impact for borrowers, lenders, and the housing market
🎯 If you're in lending, real estate, or just curious how policy affects the housing market—this is your update.
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
6 JUN 2025 · Thinking about becoming a landlord or using your home equity to invest in real estate? Before you make the leap, Market Shares host Tony Blodgett delivers a must-watch episode packed with real-world lessons from decades of experience—including what went wrong, what he wishes he knew sooner, and how you can avoid the biggest (and costliest) mistakes.
From emotional pitfalls to property damage horror stories, Tony walks through why being cautious is actually a smart strategy—and how working with a property management company, inspecting regularly, and setting clear lease terms can turn rental headaches into long-term wealth.
Whether you're a first-time investor, an accidental landlord, or a mortgage pro advising clients—this episode is your landlord reality check.
🧠 Topics We Cover:
- Why a little fear is healthy before becoming a landlord
- Pros & cons of rental property ownership
- Property damage horror stories and how to prevent them
- What makes or breaks a lease agreement
- When and why to hire a property management company
- Using HELOCs for out-of-state investing: Smart or risky?
- How to screen tenants and protect your asset
- The hidden costs of being a “soft” landlord
- Cash flow vs. appreciation: which matters more?
- Landlord-tenant laws, fair housing, and legal landmines
- Why reserves and long-term strategy matter more than you think
- The one mindset shift that could save you thousands
🎯 Mortgage pros: If you're not listening to this, you're flying blind. This episode breaks down the risks, realities, and hard-earned lessons every future landlord needs to hear—before making a costly mistake.
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
30 MAY 2025 · In this raw, unfiltered episode of Market Shares, Tony Blodgett sits down with mortgage OG and content pioneer Ryan Hills for one of the deepest and most wide-ranging conversations we've ever aired in this wildcard episode.
From the future of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac to the ethics of AI-generated content, the potential downfall of the CFPB, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s mortgage market — this episode delivers truth bombs, hard questions, and tactical advice that every loan officer, real estate pro, and industry leader needs to hear.
This isn’t just another industry podcast. It’s a real-time, late-night-style strategy session on surviving margin compression, scaling authentic content, and pushing the boundaries of leadership, tech, and collaboration in mortgage. Whether you're here for the leadership lessons, policy predictions, or next-gen marketing insights — this is the episode that connects it all.
🔍 Topics We Cover:
- Why collaboration—even with competitors—makes great leaders better
- The brutal reality of LLPA pricing & the politics behind housing reform
- What privatizing Fannie & Freddie could mean for rates & affordability
- Is the CFPB obsolete? And who should regulate mortgage now?
- AI in content: efficiency tool or authenticity killer?
- How Ryan Hills built an 18-year podcast empire (and what you can learn)
- Why your mindset is your #1 weapon in a low-margin market
- The real secret to success in this business: WORK. YOUR. ASS. OFF.
- Will rates drop in 2025? The truth behind Fed policy and government incentives
🎯 If you're not listening to this episode, you're missing the conversation shaping the future of our industry!
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
23 MAY 2025 · What if the secret to greater productivity wasn't doing more—but doing less?
In this powerful episode of Market Shares, host Tony Blodgett shares a game-changing productivity tip he learned over 20 years ago at a Todd Duncan Sales Mastery event—the "Not-To-Do List." This mindset shift could free up your time, boost your income, and help you build a life and business you actually enjoy.
Whether you're in real estate, mortgage lending, or just looking to level up your personal productivity, this episode delivers real-world examples and strategies to delegate, automate, and eliminate tasks that drain your time and energy.
🔥 It’s not about having the money—it's about creating it by buying back your time.
🧠 Topics We Cover:
- What a "Not-To-Do" List is and how to create one
- The difference between being busy and being productive
- How to evaluate tasks in terms of your hourly value
- Why outsourcing isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategy
- How to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset
- Delegating and outsourcing without guilt
- Why letting go of tasks can increase your revenue and happiness
🎯 If you’re overwhelmed, overworked, and doing it all—this is the mindset shift that will give you your time (and your focus) back. Listen now!
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
16 MAY 2025 · In this week’s episode of Market Shares, host Tony Blodgett breaks down a wave of regulatory and economic changes shaking the mortgage and real estate world—from the CFPB’s dramatic rollback of 67 guidance documents to the rising influence of state-level oversight.
We also dive into volatile interest rates, surging foreclosure signs, inventory shifts, and how media headlines often miss the mark on what really matters to mortgage professionals. Whether you’re in origination, compliance, leadership, or just trying to navigate today’s unpredictable landscape, this is the episode that keeps you informed—and ahead of the curve.
🎯 Topics We Cover:
- CFPB rescinds 67 guidance docs—what’s next for compliance
- RESPA enforcement moving to the states?
- Foreclosure activity and short sales on the rise
- Why mortgage lock volume jumped despite high rates
- How tariffs and inflation are moving the market
- State vs. federal regulation: risks & opportunities
- Why loan officer comp rules are under the microscope
- The truth behind the headlines—and how to guide your clients
🎯 Mortgage pros: if you’re not listening to this, you’re missing out on clear, real-world insight on what’s happening, what’s next, and how to protect your business in an era of shifting oversight!
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
9 MAY 2025 · Get ready for a mind-blowing deep dive into the world of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and the mortgage market.
In this jam-packed episode of Market Shares, Tony Blodgett and MBS Highway EVP Dan Habib explain the volatile world of Bitcoin and the broader crypto landscape! From Bitcoin's price surges to the impact of halving events and the role of institutions, we cover it all. Whether you're a mortgage professional, seasoned investor, or new to crypto, this episode will arm you with the insights you need to navigate the future of finance.
Is Bitcoin the new gold? 🏅 Why are huge institutions betting on BTC? 🏦 What happens when all 21 million Bitcoins are mined? 🔍 And why understanding your crypto custody is a game-changer!
In addition, we take a close look at how the Fed’s policy and a weakening dollar could supercharge Bitcoin’s growth, plus smart strategies for diversifying your portfolio and making crypto work for your long-term wealth.
📌 Topics We Cover:
- Bitcoin’s recent volatility: what's causing it and what comes next
- Why big institutions (and governments) are betting on BTC
- Fiat currency vs. Bitcoin explained in plain English
- What happens when all 21M Bitcoin are mined?
- Why “Not your keys, not your crypto” matters now more than ever
- Trump-era crypto policies & the future of U.S. regulation
- The Bitcoin halving cycle: can prices really hit $188K?
- How mortgage pros can use MBS data to gain an edge
- Crypto custody, staking, ETFs & self-sovereign ownership
- Inflation, Fed policy & why a weak dollar could fuel Bitcoin’s rise
🎯 Listen to the full episode now and get the insights the media isn’t telling you!
🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe and stay ahead of the game with Market Shares.
📌 New episodes drop every Friday at 10 AM PT!
Market Shares helps you make sense of what's happening today in the world of Mortgage and Real Estate. We share with you interviews from top industry experts, influencers, and mortgage...
show more
Market Shares helps you make sense of what's happening today in the world of Mortgage and Real Estate. We share with you interviews from top industry experts, influencers, and mortgage experts. Surfacing effective strategies to grow your market share, and navigate through the constantly evolving market.
show less
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| Author | Tony Blodgett |
| Organization | Tony Blodgett |
| Categories | Business |
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