06-23-2025 “Rawhide” The Middle East Is The Wild West
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Build ‘em up. Move ‘em Out. Keep those loans a’ rollin’ Though the rates are swollen. Keep them loans a’ rollin’ Go High.
The Middle East conflict is complex and carries a high potential for unpredictable consequences. A regime change in Iran needs the army to change its allegiance, and it will take time for the oppressed people to rise up and establish a new government. Regardless, will it be pro-Western?
Despite Oil staying below $78, concerns remain over disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, particularly if the US directly strikes Iran. So, build your pipeline.
Ride ’em in Go High
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Song: Rawhide (1959) Frankie Laine recorded it for the TV Series Rawhide starring Clint Eastwood that began in 1959.
Les Parker, CMB Managing Director, Transformational Mortgage Solutions
Les Parker is the Managing Director at Transformational Mortgage Solutions Advisory Board Member for Ainsworth Advisors; and has served as the Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Consulting at LoanLogics, a technology and services provider focused on improving mortgage loan quality, performance, and reliability throughout the loan life-cycle. His responsibilities included managing the company’s life of loan analytics and monitoring capabilities, overseeing consulting services, contributing to the strategic planning team, and communicating with industry leaders to develop and maintain positive relationships. He focused on identifying threats and strategic opportunities. Parker has executive mortgage banking experience in capital markets, servicing, operations, production, and financial management. Parker has served as director of the largest private issuer of CMOS. His educational background covers music, religious studies, mortgage banking, mathematics, and business administration. Parker holds a BBA in Finance, and other degrees, and has held numerous securities licenses. Parker is a Master Certified Mortgage Banker, a designation conferred by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Parker writes, speaks, and provides audio content, Since the late 1980s, he publishes a daily newsletter connecting global macroeconomics to the US interest rate movement.