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KP Talks Dollars and Sense helps you learn financial literacy and provides real-time updates on all things housing, finance, and real estate with your host Kevin Peranio. As an owner and C-level executive for 20 plus years in finance, KP is here to serve you with all of his knowledge and experience. Tune in each week for more episodes. Kevin Peranio does not render or offer to render personalized investment or tax advice through KP Talks Dollars and Sense. The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, investment or legal advice.

  1. 3D AGO

    Oil Supply Shock Could Push Inflation Higher

    Oil Shock, Housing Disinflation, and Market Fear: What’s Driving the Economy Right Now From Park City, Utah, KP checks in with a macro update on the forces currently shaping inflation, interest rates, housing demand, and financial markets. While the latest CPI report shows inflation cooling to 2.4% headline and 2.5% core, markets are focusing on something else entirely—rising geopolitical tension and the risk of higher oil prices tied to uncertainty surrounding Iran and global supply routes. KP explains why housing is quietly becoming one of the biggest anchors pulling inflation lower, even as energy risks threaten to push prices back up. With the global oil supply facing potential disruption and key commodities like aluminum and fertilizer exposed to Middle East supply chains, markets are shifting into risk-off mode, sending investors toward the U.S. dollar and away from stocks. The episode also explores what’s happening inside the housing and mortgage market as the spring buying season begins. Despite higher interest rates, mortgage locks are rising quickly as buyers reenter the market and existing home sales continue to hover near a 4 million annual pace. KP explains why housing demand remains resilient and why life events, not just rates, continue to drive purchases. Beyond housing, the conversation dives into deeper financial market risks, including growing stress in the private credit market, where redemption requests at major funds have raised concerns about liquidity. KP also discusses the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, the outlook for Treasury yields, and how the flow of global money is reacting to geopolitical uncertainty. The episode closes with industry updates from Washington and California policy discussions, along with a preview of upcoming housing finance events and what they could mean for the mortgage industry. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Housing slowing inflation and the latest CPI data 0:24 – Credit conditions, borrowing rates, and corporate spending 0:50 – KP checks in from Park City and sets the macro backdrop 1:20 – Why Iran tensions and oil supply risks are moving markets 2:00 – Global oil flow, energy prices, and inflation risk 3:00 – How housing is anchoring inflation lower 4:00 – Commodity supply risks: aluminum, fertilizer, and food costs 5:00 – Mortgage locks surge during the spring buying season 6:20 – The flow of money: stocks selling, dollar strengthening 7:00 – The Fed meeting outlook and Treasury yield trends 9:10 – Private credit redemption concerns and market stress 10:20 – Housing policy updates and mortgage industry advocacy 11:20 – Upcoming industry events and outlook for the weeks ahead Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay ahead of the market. Follow for more insights: https://linktr.ee/kptalksdollarsandsense #Economy #Inflation #OilPrices #FederalReserve #HousingMarket #InterestRates #MortgageIndustry #MacroEconomics #RealEstate #FinancePodcast #KPTalksDollarsAndSense

    12 min

  2. MAR 9

    Oil Shock and Mortgage Rates Update

    Oil Shocks, AI Disruption, and the Markets Navigating Uncertainty From Corona, California, and Newport Beach, KP checks in during a week where geopolitical conflict, oil supply disruptions, and economic data collided to create a confusing moment for markets. Normally, global conflict triggers a flight to quality that pushes bond yields lower and improves mortgage rates. But this time, the bond market reacted differently because the shock came from the oil supply chain—reviving concerns about energy-driven inflation. In this episode, KP breaks down how tensions affecting global shipping routes and oil supply are influencing interest rates, inflation expectations, and the broader financial markets. He explains why the bond market briefly signaled lower rates before geopolitical events pushed yields higher again, and what the movements in the two-year and ten-year Treasury yields may be telling us about the Federal Reserve’s next moves. KP also dives into the growing role of artificial intelligence and technology investment, highlighting massive capital flows into AI infrastructure and chips. These investments are reshaping supply chains, corporate strategy, and the future of productivity across industries. At the same time, the housing market is entering the critical spring purchase season. KP shares real-time insights from mortgage industry activity, including rising lock volumes, improving mortgage spreads, and why the coming months could be much busier for lenders and homebuyers alike. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Why this geopolitical conflict didn’t trigger the usual “flight to quality” in bonds 01:00 – Late-night market update from Corona, California 02:30 – AI disruption and the idea of “disintermediation” in software 04:00 – Geopolitics, drone warfare, and the oil supply chain shock 05:40 – Why oil shipping disruptions impact inflation and interest rates 07:00 – Signals from the two-year Treasury and what markets expect from the Fed 08:40 – GDP slowdown, inflation trends, and what it means for mortgage rates 10:00 – Stock market vs. bond market rotations 11:00 – AI demand, Nvidia chips, and the technology arms race 13:20 – Jobs report surprises and the return of market volatility 15:00 – Oil prices, energy inflation, and mortgage rate implications 16:40 – Spring purchase season and rising mortgage lock activity 18:00 – Why markets may still be navigating a “soft landing.” 19:00 – Looking ahead to Fed meetings, economic data, and housing demand In uncertain markets, understanding how money flows between energy, technology, and bonds can reveal where rates—and opportunity—may move next. Follow for more updates: https://linktr.ee/kptalksdollarsandsense #Economy #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #InterestRates #FederalReserve #AI #OilMarkets #BondMarket #FinancePodcast #KPTalksDollarsAndSense

    20 min

  3. MAR 2

    Will 30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 5% Soon?

    Inside Rates, AI, and the Forces Shaping Software & Mortgage Markets Coming to you from Scottsdale, Arizona, KP delivers an on-the-ground perspective from the Optimal Blue Summit and the Mortgage Collaborative Desert Disruption—where lenders, executives, and industry leaders gather to discuss the evolving intersection of technology, finance, and real estate. Designed for mortgage professionals and investors alike, these events highlight how AI adoption, regulatory shifts, and market forces are reshaping both software and lending. In this episode, KP cuts through the noise to explore what truly matters: how low-code and AI-driven software is reducing development costs, the risk of disintermediation for traditional software companies, and the real impact on stock valuations. He also examines mortgage rates, Treasury yields, and economic signals—from inflation data and PCE readings to energy markets and copper prices—showing how macro trends influence borrowing costs and spring purchase season activity. KP connects the dots between AI, lending, and economic fundamentals, revealing why strategy, data, and adaptation matter more than hype. He also provides insights from executive forums, lender roundtables, and collaborative sessions on how AI can enhance operational efficiency without replacing the human touch. This episode dives deep into the mechanics behind the headlines—mortgage spreads, 10-year yield movements, inflation indicators, regulatory updates, and market volatility—demonstrating why long-term thinking and adoption of technology are key to staying ahead. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Live from Scottsdale: Optimal Blue Summit & Mortgage Collaborative 01:15 – Mortgage rates, 10-year yields & the five-handle potential 03:40 – AI in software and mortgage markets: disruption or overblown? 06:20 – Low-code & vibe coding: lowering costs, reshaping valuations 09:10 – Executive advisory & lender collaboration: real ROI in AI 12:05 – Inflation, PCE, and energy trends: how macro impacts rates 15:20 – Copper prices, transmission issues & AI infrastructure 18:00 – Spring purchase season: locks, borrower behavior & market activity 21:10 – Disintermediation: lessons from software for lenders 24:30 – Stock market signals, AI adoption & corporate investment 28:15 – Human touch in underwriting: balancing tech and service 31:00 – Policy, regulation & the evolving landscape for mortgage pros The takeaway? AI, rates, and macro fundamentals are reshaping markets faster than headlines suggest. Understand the forces. Leverage technology. And position yourself ahead of the next cycle. Stay informed. Stay strategic. Stay ahead. Follow for more insights: https://linktr.ee/kptalksdollarsandsense #MortgageRates #AI #SoftwareIndustry #TechTrends #FinancialInsights #Investing #RealEstate #EconomicUpdate #KPTalksDollarsAndSense

    12 min

  4. FEB 23

    AI, Oil Prices, and Mortgage Rates

    Productivity, AI, and the Flow of Money: Why Deflation May Be Closer Than Inflation From Waikiki, Hawaii, KP checks in with a wide angle view of the forces quietly shaping inflation, interest rates, housing demand, and the broader economy. With fresh PCE inflation data on deck, the 10-year Treasury hovering near key levels, and global uncertainty lingering, this episode explains why worker productivity—and not just Fed policy, may be the real driver of where rates go next. KP breaks down how rising productivity, fueled in part by rapid AI adoption, is creating deflationary pressure even as the economy continues to grow. He explores why tech giants like Microsoft and Google are continuing to invest billions into AI infrastructure, how those investments are already delivering measurable returns, and why the market is questioning when the massive spending will fully pay off. The conversation connects inflation trends, energy prices, and weakening job data with the bigger structural forces shaping the economy, including the massive concentration of wealth among Americans over 55, the resilience of consumer spending, and why the U.S. may be threading the needle with a rare engineered soft landing. KP also explains how money constantly rotates between stocks and bonds, why market volatility is normal, and how geopolitical risks could quickly change the inflation outlook. The episode closes with a grounded look at housing demand, the spring buying season, and why opportunity still exists for those willing to stay proactive, even in a complex and shifting environment. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Why rising worker productivity is deflationary 0:20 – Credit conditions, borrowing rates, and corporate spending 0:44 – KP checks in from Waikiki and sets the macro backdrop 1:10 – Inflation data, PCE, and the importance of the 10-year Treasury 1:32 – Mortgage policy discussions and Washington’s role 2:40 – The flow of money between stocks and bonds explained 3:20 – Tech volatility, AI spending, and ROI concerns 4:20 – AI adoption, productivity gains, and corporate efficiency 5:10 – Energy prices, CPI trends, and inflation outlook 6:00 – Food inflation, job market weakness, and Fed implications 7:20 – Wealth concentration, consumer spending, and GDP strength 8:20 – Soft landing vs. rolling recession: where we stand now 8:40 – Housing demand and the spring buying opportunity Stay focused. Stay productive. Stay ready for opportunity. Follow for more insights: https://linktr.ee/kptalksdollarsandsense #Economy #Inflation #FederalReserve #HousingMarket #AI #Productivity #InterestRates #Macro #RealEstate #FinancePodcast #KPTalksDollarsAndSense

    10 min

  5. FEB 16

    AI, Bonds and the Housing Market Shift

    Volatility, AI, and the Fight Between Strong Data and Falling Rates From Dallas, Texas, and Corona, California, KP checks in during one of the most confusing stretches in recent memory—where strong jobs data would normally push rates higher, yet bond yields are falling, and mortgage rates are improving. This episode breaks down why markets aren’t behaving the way headlines suggest, and how volatility, money flows, and uncertainty around AI and economic growth are reshaping the outlook for housing and interest rates. KP explains how weakening labor trends, shifting bond market signals, and stock market rotations are quietly creating better rate conditions ahead of the spring purchase season. He also shares insights from the HousingWire Economic Summit, including why wage growth is beginning to converge with home prices, why builder concessions have surged to nearly 10%, and why housing activity may accelerate despite recent slow sales reports. Zooming out, the episode explores the massive capital pouring into artificial intelligence—and why leaders like Elon Musk believe AI and robotics may be the only path to outgrow America’s fiscal instability. KP connects the dots between AI investment, productivity gains, energy constraints, and long-term economic survival, while also sharing practical mindset lessons on discipline, limiting factors, and how top performers operate during volatile cycles. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Elon Musk’s warning: fiscal instability and AI as the way out 00:50 – KP checks in from Dallas at the HousingWire Economic Summit 02:20 – Why job reports are volatile—and how they impact mortgage rates 04:00 – Labor market weakening and what it means for interest rates 06:00 – AI, productivity, and the future of economic growth 08:40 – America’s fiscal path and the role of robotics and AI 10:00 – Sales rallies, mindset, and performing during volatility 12:20 – Stock market volatility and money rotating into bonds 13:40 – Strong jobs report—but falling interest rates? Here’s why 16:20 – Why bond markets often lead the Fed 18:00 – Housing affordability, wages, and home price convergence 20:00 – Existing home sales slowdown—and why it may not matter 22:00 – Builder concessions surge and spring housing outlook Volatility creates opportunity. Discipline turns it into results. Follow for more updates: https://linktr.ee/kptalksdollarsandsense #Economy #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #InterestRates #FederalReserve #AI #RealEstate #BondMarket #FinancePodcast #KPTalksDollarsAndSense

    24 min

  6. FEB 9

    Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again — Here’s Why

    Inside the Mortgage Industry: Policy, Rates, and the Real Forces Shaping Housing Coming to you from Amelia Island, Florida, KP delivers a front-row perspective from the Independent Mortgage Banker (IMB) Conference—where industry leaders, executives, and owner-operators gather to confront the biggest challenges facing mortgage banking today. Designed exclusively for independent mortgage bankers, the IMB Conference brings together decision-makers to discuss regulatory shifts, technology adoption, and strategies to strengthen profitability in a rapidly changing market. In this episode, KP cuts through the conference buzz to unpack what actually matters: regulatory pressure across states, the true ROI of AI in lending, and the push to reduce loan-level pricing adjustments (LLPAs)—a key cost driver in conventional mortgages tied to credit risk and market stability. He also explores why housing affordability debates, FHFA policy changes, and HUD’s massive reserve levels are becoming central to the future of homeownership. KP connects the dots between industry policy and macroeconomics—bond yields, Fed uncertainty, labor market weakness, and delayed government data—to explain why mortgage rates are moving the way they are and what comes next. From Treasury supply and inflation signals to Kevin Warsh’s vision for shrinking the Fed balance sheet, this episode reveals how structural forces—not headlines—are shaping markets. Along the way, KP breaks down the evolving role of independent mortgage bankers, who now dominate originations and servicing, and explains why diversification, technology investment, and policy reform will define winners and losers in the next cycle. This episode goes deep into the mechanics behind the noise—mortgage spreads, Fed expectations, credit policy, labor trends, and market volatility—showing why strategy, data, and long-term thinking matter more than short-term predictions. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Live from Amelia Island: inside the IMB Conference 1:40 – Regulatory pressure, state enforcement & industry concerns 3:00 – AI in mortgage lending: hype vs. real ROI 5:20 – LLPAs, affordability & the FHFA policy debate 8:10 – HUD reserves, FHA borrowers & housing affordability 11:30 – Independent mortgage bankers and market dominance 14:20 – Treasury yields, Fed policy & mortgage rate dynamics 18:00 – Delayed data, labor weakness & macro uncertainty 22:10 – Kevin Warsh, the Fed balance sheet & systemic inflation 26:30 – Stock market volatility, AI spending & corporate earnings 30:40 – Bonds vs. stocks: what markets are really signaling 35:10 – The future of housing, policy reform & industry strategy The takeaway? Housing doesn’t move on headlines—it moves on policy, liquidity, and macro fundamentals. Understand the system. Follow the data. And position your strategy before the cycle turns. Stay grounded. Stay analytical. Stay ahead. Follow for more insights: https://linktr.ee/kptalksdollarsandsense #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #FederalReserve #FHFA #IMB #MortgageBanking #Economy #Liquidity #FinancePodcast #KPTalksDollarsAndSense

    24 min

  7. FEB 2

    $200B Move Driving Mortgage Rates Lower

    Liquidity, the Fed, and the Hidden Drivers of Mortgage Rates From Corona, California, KP returns with a deep dive into the forces quietly shaping mortgage rates, housing demand, and market sentiment as the year unfolds. With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac expanding their balance sheets, billions flowing into mortgage-backed securities, and the Fed navigating stale data and political pressure, this episode reveals why today’s rate environment is more fragile—and more important—than it appears. KP breaks down how liquidity injections are compressing spreads and stabilizing mortgage rates, why lower rates are unlocking existing home inventory, and how borrower psychology is shifting after years of rate volatility. The conversation connects Fed policy, labor market trends, Big Tech earnings, and capital flows between stocks and bonds—showing how macro decisions translate into real-world mortgage activity. Zooming out, the episode explores the biggest uncertainties ahead: a potential government shutdown, the announcement of a new Fed chair, outdated economic models, slowing wage growth, rising consumer debt, and the growing gap between headline GDP and everyday economic reality. KP also examines the role of AI, data centers, and hyperscalers in driving growth—and why economic expansion increasingly feels like a “spectator sport” for most Americans. The episode closes with insights from Davos, updated mortgage forecasts, and a grounded outlook on where rates, housing supply, and the economy may head next—offering clarity for industry leaders, lenders, and anyone trying to navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Mortgage-backed securities and liquidity shaping rates 0:44 – KP checks in from Corona, CA and sets the macro backdrop 1:20 – Tribute, markets, and the emotional side of industry leadership 2:33 – Fed week: expectations, rate levels, and market sentiment 3:00 – Why lower mortgage rates are changing borrower behavior 4:07 – Fannie, Freddie, and the $200B balance sheet expansion 5:59 – Liquidity, volatility, and the psychology of housing demand 7:10 – Existing home inventory and the real supply unlock 8:20 – Government shutdown risk and political pressure on policy 10:00 – Fed independence, outdated models, and data uncertainty 12:00 – GDP vs reality: why growth feels uneven 14:00 – Big Tech, AI, and capital flows 16:00 – Mortgage forecasts and rate outlook 18:00 – Davos insights and global economic signals 20:00 – Final outlook on rates, housing, and market momentum Stay focused. Stay data-driven. Stay ready for opportunity. Follow for more insights: https://linktr.ee/kptalksdollarsandsense #Economy #FederalReserve #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #Liquidity #Macro #RealEstate #AI #CapitalMarkets #FinancePodcast #KPTalksDollarsAndSense

    31 min

  8. JAN 26

    The Fed Just Hit Pause—Now What?

    Mortgage Rates, Volatility & the Fed: What the Bond Market Is Really Saying Live from Corona, California—and later South Beach—KP breaks down a packed week of economic data, bond market moves, and mortgage rate signals as markets navigate another familiar early-year reset. With the 10-year Treasury breaking above key technical levels, mortgage spreads quietly improving, and volatility remaining surprisingly contained, this episode focuses on how professionals should read the signals beneath the headlines. KP explains why mortgage rates haven’t moved one-for-one with Treasury yields, how the MOVE Index reveals what bond traders actually think, and why short-term rates, labor data, and PCE inflation matter more right now than political noise. From Fed expectations and stale inflation data to government shutdown risks and spring purchase season dynamics, the episode connects macro trends to real-world mortgage and housing activity. It’s a period of tension and transition: firm GDP growth vs. softening labor, elevated rates vs. improving spreads, market anxiety vs. bond-market calm—and a reminder that purchase demand, seasonality, and discipline still drive outcomes. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Mortgage spreads explained & why volatility matters 01:41 – Live from Corona: market reset, MLK weekend & Fed uncertainty 03:00 – Short-term borrowing, housing activity & early-year demand 05:00 – ADP jobs data, labor softening & implications for rates 07:16 – The 10-year Treasury, technical breakouts & the “Elon Line” 09:20 – MOVE Index vs. VIX: bond volatility vs. stock volatility 11:40 – Fed policy, PCE inflation & why cuts aren’t imminent 14:00 – Government shutdown risk, stale data & market distortions 16:30 – GDP growth, tariffs & why the bond market isn’t panicking 18:40 – Spring purchase season, affordability & why buyers stay active 21:00 – From Corona to South Beach: industry insights & what’s ahead Follow the data. Control what you can control. Stay ready for opportunity. #MortgageRates #FederalReserve #BondMarket #InterestRates #Inflation #LaborMarket #HousingMarket #EconomicOutlook #FinancePodcast

    21 min
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KP Talks Dollars and Sense helps you learn financial literacy and provides real-time updates on all things housing, finance, and real estate with your host Kevin Peranio. As an owner and C-level executive for 20 plus years in finance, KP is here to serve you with all of his knowledge and experience. Tune in each week for more episodes. Kevin Peranio does not render or offer to render personalized investment or tax advice through KP Talks Dollars and Sense. The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, investment or legal advice.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Peranio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 KP Talks Dollars and Sense
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