On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Managing Editor James Kleimann about layoffs at Chase and Wells Fargo, and the move by UWM to drop rates by 50 to 100 basis points. The two also discuss rising origination costs and how that affects affordability.  HW Media articles related to this episode:UWM drops rates 50 to 100 basis points in bid for brokers - HousingWireJPMorgan Chase to cut hundreds of mortgage jobs - HousingWirePurchase mortgage rates continue incremental, upward trend