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Join us in San Diego from February 3 – 5 for the Optimal Blue Summit at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Whether you're in secondary markets, capital markets, or any other role within a mortgage organization, we've got sessions tailored for you. Learn about AI trends, market insights, and profitability strategies from industry leaders. Take it from our Optimal Insights hosts, Jim Glennon and Jeff McCarty, who will be there, along with Tony Hawk and many experts from across the industry, to share their knowledge in our Optimal Blue Summit sessions. Register now and secure your hotel before our block closes on January 10 – Summit.OptimalBlue.com #OBSummit25 #OptimalBlueSummit25 #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage

Looking to get ahead in 2025 and gain valuable knowledge and industry insights each week? Subscribe to our two podcasts – Optimal Insights and the Market Advantage Podcast. Explore the latest trends, real-time data, insights from industry experts, and best practices relevant in today’s ever-evolving mortgage landscape. Wherever you are in the mortgage pipeline, add these shows to your queue to stay competitive and informed. Subscribe now and get ahead in 2025. 🔗 Optimal Insights – Next episode – Jan. 6, 2025 🔗 Market Advantage Podcast – Next episode – Jan. 14, 2025 https://lnkd.in/eNJPGpBw #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage

Have you reserved your spot for the Optimal Blue Summit? Use code HOLIDAYS for a special discount for the conference. Working with Optimal Blue has always helped clients maximize their profitability, and we look forward to bringing the industry together for uniquely valuable content and connections they cannot access elsewhere. Get the insights you need to optimize your competitive advantage and get ahead in 2025. Review the agenda and finalize your registration today: Summit.OptimalBlue.com #OBSummit25 #OptimalBlueSummit25 #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage

Optimal Blue's data is drawn from 35% of the U.S. mortgage market and provides unmatched insights into the actual rates borrowers lock in. These are not just marketed rates – they’re the true benchmark of what’s happening on the ground.   From partnering with the Federal Reserve for over a decade to our monthly Market Advantage Reports, our data is the go-to resource for media, think tanks, and lenders.    Check out Director of Data Solutions Brennan O'Connell’s conversation with HousingWire’s Sarah Wheeler for more on how our data solutions continue to drive mortgage market innovation and insight.    https://lnkd.in/eQvAS8DM #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage

We’re looking forward to seeing so many of you at the Optimal Blue Summit in February. We’ve created an agenda with sessions focused on what you need to know to get ahead in 2025. Plus, we have some exciting product announcements lined up. The Optimal Blue Summit is an event you don’t want to miss. If you don't have your ticket yet, register now to secure your spot – use code HOLIDAYS for a special winter discount. Summit.OptimalBlue.com #OBSummit25 #OptimalBlueSummit25 #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage

Here's a quick summary of the main points from Monday's episode of Optimal Insights. Keep these in mind as you go through the week and the rest of 2024. This week’s episode featured insights from Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, and Ben Larcombe. Follow the Optimal Blue LinkedIn page to catch each episode streaming on Monday afternoons. This is the final episode of 2024. New episodes return on January 6, 2025. For the audio version of Optimal Insights, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage

As we celebrate this holiday season, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients and partners. Your trust and collaboration have been the foundation of moving the industry forward together. Our focus in 2025 remains steadfast: to support your success through innovation and AI solutions that tackle real-world challenges, so you can continue to optimize your competitive advantage in any market conditions. We are excited to see so many of you at the Optimal Blue Summit in San Diego in February. Don’t miss out on your discounted ticket – use code HOLIDAYS at Summit.OptimalBlue.com before December 31. From the entire Optimal Blue team, we wish you a joyous holiday season and look forward to continuing our partnership in the year ahead.

As we approach year-end, affordability remains a critical concern for homebuyers. Our most recent Market Advantage Report revealed that FHA loans, known for their low 3.5% down payment and lenient credit requirements, are gaining traction.   In November, FHA loans captured 20% of total loan production – an increase of three-quarters of a percentage point from the previous month.    For more insights drawn from direct-source mortgage lock data, read the full November report. https://lnkd.in/eYTbcTjh   #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage #MortgageRates #CapitalMarkets #MAReport

Looking Ahead to 2025 & Year-End Market Wrap | Optimal Insights | Dec. 23, 2024 Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, and Ben Larcombe offer an analysis of the economic landscape as we approach the new year. The group also discusses the Federal Reserve's recent announcements and their implications for interest rates, highlighting a potential pause in rate cuts moving into 2025. Join us to stay ahead and unlock your full profitability potential in the ever-evolving mortgage landscape! #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage Hosts: Jim Glennon, VP of Hedging & Trading Client Services, Optimal Blue Jeff McCarty, VP of Product Management – Hedging and Trading, Optimal Blue Guests: Ben Larcombe Production Team: Executive Producer: Sara Holtz Producer: Matt Gilhooly🎙 Commentary included in the podcast shall not be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.

Join us at the Optimal Blue Summit at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina from February 3 – 5, 2025. Use code HOLIDAYS for a special discount on your tickets this week. We’ve created sessions catered to operational leaders, capital market leaders, origination managers, loan officers, brokers, partners, investors, and more. Experience the latest in capital markets innovation and insights, covering everything from pricing and origination to secondary market options, and everything in between. Grab your ticket today. Summit.OptimalBlue.com #OBSummit25 #OptimalBlueSummit25 #MaximizeProfitability #OptimizeYourAdvantage