Why Mortgage Data Standards Matter More Than Ever with MISMO’s Brian Vieaux | Feb. 2, 2026

Описание: Welcome to this week’s episode of Optimal Insights. Jim Glennon, Alex Hebner, and James Cahill kick off the episode with a market update, breaking down recent Federal Reserve developments, inflation data, and what it all means for mortgage rates. In the second half of the show, Jim Glennon and Kevin Foley sit down with Brian Vieaux, President of MISMO, to discuss why mortgage data standards are essential to reducing friction, managing compliance, and preparing the industry for AI-driven innovation.

They share expert perspectives on how trusted data, industry collaboration, and standardization are shaping the future of mortgage lending and the broader economic landscape.

Key Points
• Federal Reserve leadership changes and market reaction
• Inflation trends and implications for mortgage rates
• Why mortgage data standards reduce cost and complexity
• The role of standardization in compliance and audits
• Preparing mortgage lending for responsible AI adoption

Chapters
• 00:00 – Market Update: Rates, Fed Leadership, and Inflation
• 15:00 – Economic Signals and Mortgage Market Impacts
• 22:00 – Why Mortgage Data Standards Matter
• 32:30 – Compliance, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction
• 40:30 – Data Standards and the Future of AI in Mortgages
• 50:00 – Industry Participation and Final Takeaways

Optimal Insights Team:
• Jim Glennon, Senior Vice President of Hedging and Trading Operations
• Alex Hebner, Hedge Account Manager
• James Cahill, MSF/MSR Account Manager
• Kevin Foley, Director of Product Management

Special Guest:
• Brian Vieaux, President of MISMO

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.