Best Sara Holtz Podcasts (2025)

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From Tariffs to AI Tech: What’s Shaping the Market Today | Feb. 3, 2025 27:05

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Welcome to this week's episode of Optimal Insights! In this episode, our experts discuss the current state of the economy, the impact of tariffs, and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Recent data indicates that interest rates remain resilient, and we continue to grapple with inflation—it's quite the rollercoaster ride. Join Jim Gl…

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Impact of California Fires on the Industry & Optimal Blue Summit Preview | Jan. 27, 2025 27:50

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights! Our experts discuss the current economic landscape, the impact of the California fires on mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), and give an exciting preview of the upcoming Optimal Blue Summit. Discussion Highlights: Economic Resilience and Challenges: Jim Glennon and Alex Hebner discuss the economy's…

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Market Insights | New Market Instrument Launch: Mortgage Rate Futures | Jan. 21, 2025 31:07

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Welcome to Optimal Insights. In this episode, Optimal Blue experts discuss the launch of the Mortgage Rate (OB30C) futures contract. This capital markets instrument represents a significant advancement in hedging strategies for lenders, providing a new tool that directly relates to the primary mortgage rate. Jim Glennon, Ben Larcombe, and Kevin Fol…

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Mastering the Market With America’s #1 Loan Originator Shant Banosian | December 2024 Data 39:05

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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from December 2024 and feature an interview with Shant Banosian, executive vice president of sales at Rate (formerly known as Guaranteed Rate). Shant is the #1 loan originator in America for 6 years running. Key Takeaways: December m…

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Navigating the Markets: Understanding Jobs, Inflation, and Interest Rates | Jan. 13, 2025 35:48

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, and Ben Larcombe discuss the latest economic indicators impacting the mortgage industry. They explore the implications of last week's strong jobs report, rising mortgage rates, and key inflation metrics, providing insights on how these factors influence lending practices and the broader…

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Economic Insights | CapitalW Collective: Empowering Women in Mortgage Finance | Jan 6, 2025 39:08

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss current economic landscape as we enter 2025, alongside conversation with Amy Creason and Pat Peters about the initiatives of Capital W Collective, an organization dedicated to promoting gender diversity in mortgage capital markets. Jim Glennon and Alex Hebner a…

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Looking Ahead to 2025 & Year-End Market Wrap | Dec. 23, 2024 30:06

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts offer an analysis of the economic landscape as we approach the new year. Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, and Ben Larcombe discuss the Federal Reserve's recent announcements and their implications for interest rates, highlighting a potential pause in rate cuts moving into 20…

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Reflections on 2024: Economic Trends and Industry Impact | Dec. 16, 2024 34:26

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. This week, our experts reflect on the pivotal events and trends of 2024, providing a comprehensive year-in-review that touches on both industry-specific developments and broader global occurrences. Notably, they discuss the persistent high interest rates and their implications for profitability in…

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CME Group’s Agha Mirza Talks Mortgage Rate Futures, Trading on an Exchange, Cross-Margining | November 2024 Data 36:27

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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from November 2024 and feature an interview with Agha Mirza, managing director and global head of rates and OTC products at CME Group. Key Takeaways: November mortgage rate lock activity: Overall lock volume fell 25% MoM, yet stood 1…

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Tariff Tangle: Tracing the Impact on the U.S. Economy and Housing | Dec. 9, 2024 28:11

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the intricate relationship between tariffs, inflation, and the mortgage market. Jim Glennon leads a discussion with Jeff McCarty, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley, emphasizing how proposed tariffs could significantly impact inflation rates and, consequently, mortga…

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Unpacking the 2025 FHFA Loan Limits | Dec. 2, 2024 29:26

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, Optimal Blue experts discuss key economic data, recent cabinet appointments, and their potential impacts, while also highlighting the newly released loan limits for 2025. The episode emphasizes the implications of these loan limits, which have increased significantly, reflecting c…

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The Current Landscape of Mortgage Servicing Rights and Recapture | Nov. 25, 2024 29:50

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the impact of recent economic data and holiday trading schedules on profitability. Ben Larcombe highlights a notable uptick in existing home sales, marking the first year-over-year increase since 2021, while also cautioning about potential slowdowns due to risi…

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What are Mortgage Servicing Rights and Why Should Originators Care? | Nov. 18, 2024 30:57

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the current state of the mortgage market, highlighting the challenges and opportunities as interest rates hover above 6.8%. The discussion emphasizes the rise in cash-out refinancing due to significant home equity, even as overall volume struggles in the face o…

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The Evolution of the Loan Officer With Dave Savage | October 2024 Data 35:00

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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from October 2024 and feature an interview with Dave Savage, chief innovation officer at Trust Engine and founder of Mortgage Coach. Key Takeaways: October mortgage rate lock activity: Rates rose, yet purchase lock volume showed resi…

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Demystifying Hedging Strategies in a Volatile Market | Nov. 11, 2024 27:11

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the intricacies of hedging within capital markets, emphasizing its critical role in protecting profit margins amidst fluctuating interest rates. Host Jim Glennon is joined by experts Jeff McCarty and Alex Hebner to explore the recent election outcomes and their…

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Unlocking the Lock Desk: Policies, Production, & Capital Markets Connections | Nov. 4, 2024 24:56

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts share the current state of the capital markets, emphasizing the impact of recent economic indicators and the upcoming election on rate trends. Jim Glennon leads the discussion with insights from Jeff McCarty, who highlights the uncertain market landscape post-Fed rate …

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Exploring Economic Data | Chris Maloney on Potential Election Impact | Oct. 28, 2024 28:19

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss recent housing supply data, highlight the significant impact of inflation, and explore how election outcomes could influence interest rates and government spending with special guest, Chris Maloney, mortgage strategist at Bank of Oklahoma. Key Takeaways: Curren…

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Housing Policy and the Effects on Pricing | October 21, 2024 28:43

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the critical intersection of housing policy and market dynamics as the election approaches. They explore how political platforms from both major candidates could influence housing supply and affordability, the current state of the housing market, including rece…

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Why Are There So Many Loan Products? | Oct. 14, 2024 29:38

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts explore the intersection of economic indicators and mortgage market dynamics with guests Alex Hebner and Kevin Foley. The team discusses market updates, recent inflation metrics, and the topic of specified pools and loan products in this week’s episode. Key Takeaways: …

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Refi Activity Surges, Joel Kan Discusses the MBA Application Survey Index | September 2024 Data 38:47

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Welcome to this month’s episode of Market Advantage from Optimal Blue, where we analyze mortgage lock data from September 2024 and feature an interview with Joel Kan, deputy chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Key Takeaways: September rate lock activity: The month saw a significant surge in refinance volume. MBA Application Survey …

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Navigating Economic Winds: Employment, Rates, and Refinancing | Oct. 7, 2024 24:42

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Welcome to Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss how the robust job growth, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors, has influenced market expectations and rate movements. They highlight the ongoing challenges in the economy and the potential for refinancing waves as rates trend lower in the coming months. The conversat…

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From Inflation to Interest Rates: Understanding Market Dynamics | Sept. 30, 2024 26:11

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Welcome to the first episode of Optimal Insights. In this episode, our experts discuss the recent developments in interest rates and their impact on market trends. The episode highlights a significant drop in mortgage rates, approaching 6%, which has sparked an increase in lock volumes, defying typical seasonal patterns. The team also explores the …

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Market Advantage - Trailer 1:10

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The multi-trillion-dollar housing market is a centerpiece of the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a mortgage lender, real estate professional, or anyone simply interested in staying informed – understanding housing finance starts with data-driven insights and analysis. The Market Advantage is your source for timely mortgage origination data and trusted…

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Optimal Insights - Trailer 0:44

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Get the insights you need to maximize your profitability this week. Welcome to OPTIMAL INSIGHTS, brought to you by Optimal Blue. Join our experts as they explore the latest real-time rate data and provide essential commentary spanning from originations to capital markets – insights you need to hear as you start your week. Designed for mortgage prof…

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Episode 139: Farewell and Thank You 8:27

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After 7 years and almost 140 episodes, this is the final episode of the Advice to My Younger Me podcast. You’ll hear: My 6 most valuable takeaways from almost 140 interviews. What I learned from producing the podcast that may be of value to you. Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women Website: www.tomyyounger.me Cont…

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Episode 138: Join the No Club with Lise Vesterlund 20:09

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Lise Vesterlund, co-author of The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work, discusses what a non-promotable task is, and why women should avoid them. You’ll hear: How to identify a non-promotable task Why women do more than their fair share of non-promotable tasks How to turn down a request to do a non-promotable task Book: The No Club: Put…

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Episode 137: Getting and Receiving Valuable Feedback with Carole Robin 19:00

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In this episode, Carole Robin, author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues, discusses how to give actionable feedback and how to accept all feedback as important data. In this episode, you’ll learn about: A helpful mindset to have about feedback Why most feedback is not as helpful as it could be How to…

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Episode 136: My Advice For Various Stages of Your Career 27:48

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Sara Holtz, host of this podcast, is interviewed by Jo Ifield, CEO of Incite to Leadership, about career advice for various stages of your career In this episode, you’ll hear about: How to discover your “Right Work” My two biggest career mistakes The need to be both good at your job and good at your career The importance of visibility while working…

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Episode 135: How to Have Exceptional Relationships at Work with Carole Robin 22:58

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Carole Robin, author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues, discusses how to take your work relationships from functional to exceptional. In this episode, you learn about: What are the elements of an exceptional relationship at work. Why you should only deepen relationships in 15% increments. Why you sh…

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Episode 134: Nuggets of Wisdom from 100 Successful Women 28:58

3y ago28:58

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In this episode, Laureen DeBuono, Managing Partner of FLG Partners, interviews me about several topics addressed in my new book, Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women You’ll hear advice about: Being good at your job and your career The importance of doing your Right Work in your Right Work Environment How to evaluate car…

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Episode 133: 5 Great Pieces of Advice 9:33

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Five previous guests share the advice they would give to their younger selves. You’ll hear advice about: Finding your dream job The importance of leaving a job gracefully The best way to create your “to do” list The skill you need to develop in your 20s that you may not have thought about How long of a maternity leave you should take Book: Advice t…

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Episode 132: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women is launched! 28:40

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Sara is interviewed about the origin and content of her new book, Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 Successful Women. You’ll hear: A decision I made early in my career that I regret The mindset you need to have your most successful career How to discover what your Right Work is Book: Advice to My Younger Me: Career Lessons from 100 S…

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Episode 131: Planning for 2022 with Sara Holtz 12:41

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Before you start setting professional and personal goals for 2022, here are 12 questions to ask yourself about what happened this year. The questions: What were your most significant professional accomplishments this year? What were your most significant personal accomplishments this year? What did you do that contributed to the success of those ac…

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Episode 130: The Best Advice You’ve Ever Received 11:22

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Five previous guests share the best advice they ever received. You’ll hear advice about How to handle bad news How to measure what your salary should be Whether being liked should be a goal Guests who shared the best advice they were given: Emilie Aries – Episode 84 Nora McInerny – Episode 48 Andie Kramer – Episode 102 Cara Hale Alter – Episode 41 …

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Episode 129: Don’t Be Afraid to Drop the Ball with Tiffany Dufu 28:39

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Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, and founder and CEO of The Cru, discusses figuring out what’s important to you and then enlisting people to support you in achieving that. You’ll hear: How to figure out what is really important to you at work and at home. A powerful way to deal with Home Control Disease How to ge…

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Episode 128: Thriving in the Corporate Workplace with Demetra Liggins 21:12

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Demetra Liggins, host of the Corporate Homie podcast and an accomplished lawyer, provides wide-ranging advice on how to have a successful career in the corporate world as a woman and as a person of color. You’ll hear: The importance of focusing on learning your craft How to get the most out of company off-sites The best way to be an ally to women o…

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Episode 127: Advice for Early Career Success with Christy Noel 23:11

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In this episode, Christy Noel, author of Your Personal Career Coach: Real-World Experiences for Early Career Success, talks about how to ask for a raise, how to be a valued employee and how to be a better manager. You’ll hear: Important steps to take when asking for a raise Why you should be focused on making your boss’ job easier The most importan…

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