In today's episode, HW Media Editor Chris Clow sits down with Managing Editor James Kleimann to talk about the legal action being taken by one lender against another for allegedly poaching LOs. They also discuss how higher rates have led to a decline in purchase applications and how a rise in purchase rates could herald a tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve.HW Media articles related to this episode:loanDepot sues CrossCountry for “poaching” high-performing LOs in New YorkHigher mortgage rates, economic uncertainty behind declining home purchase applicationsPurchase mortgage rates rise ahead of Federal Reserve meetingEnjoy the episode!Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here!HousingWire Daily examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each afternoon, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted by the HW team and produced by Elissa Branch and Dalton Johnson.