On today’s episode of The Big Picture, Rich & Rob sat down with Freedom Mortgage CEO Stan Middleman for a deep dive into the biggest shifts in the mortgage industry. They covered everything from the latest changes at the CFPB to the ongoing debate around GSE privatization and the impact of federal housing agency budget cuts. With mortgage bonds rallying, they explored what that could mean for rates in 2025, and Stan also gave his thoughts on the likely changes with the CFPB and FHFA.
But it wasn’t all mortgages—Stan is also a part-owner of the Philadelphia Phillies, and we couldn’t let him go without getting the inside scoop on what it’s like to be in the MLB owner’s box. He shared stories from behind the scenes, his outlook for the 2025 season, and what it’s been like balancing the fast-paced worlds of housing finance and professional baseball.
