#MBASecondary22: A Volatile Economic Outlook

NEW YORK—The mortgage industry is coming off two of its best years in history, despite a temporary but economically devastating pandemic. Now, economists said here at the MBA National Secondary and Capital Markets Conference & Expo, the industry is entering a more challenging environment.

CSBS President & CEO John Ryan Passes Away

John Ryan, who served as President and CEO of the Council of State Bank Supervisors since 2011, died unexpectedly on May 17 in Washington, D.C. He was 58.

Highlights of MBA’s Revised May Forecasts

The Mortgage Bankers Association this week released its revised monthly Economic Forecast and monthly Mortgage Finance Forecast. Here are highlights and commentary from MBA Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting Joel Kan:

Builder Confidence Plunges on Rising Interest Rates, Growing Affordability Woes

In the first of several major housing reports this week, the National Association of Home Builders said builder confidence took a steep drop in May as growing affordability challenges amid rapidly rising interest rates, double-digit price increases for material costs and ongoing home price appreciation took a toll on buyer demand.