On today’s Big Picture with Rich and Rob, we kicked things off with the Trump–Musk feud, soft jobless claim numbers, and growing chatter that the Trump 2.0 term could take Fannie and Freddie public—without ending conservatorship. It’s a bold, strange path that could reshape the GSE landscape without fully releasing the reins.
Then we welcomed Rob Chrane from Down Payment Resource for a fast-paced breakdown of the DPA world. Rob highlighted that millions qualify for assistance but don’t know it, and explained why so few lenders embrace DPA despite its potential. We dug into misconceptions, tech tools that simplify adoption, and what separates scalable programs from bureaucratic duds. His bottom line? Expanding access is the untapped growth lever the housing industry needs most right now.
