MBA’s Michael Fratantoni Provides Market Outlook, Notes ‘It’s Not 2008’

WASHINGTON–The industry has plentiful challenges, but is in a very different spot than during the Great Recession, said Michael Fratantoni, Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Industry Technology, here at the National Advocacy Conference.

#MBATech23: Challenging Economic Conditions Persist

SAN JOSE, Calif.—After several years of extraordinary—and unexpected—mortgage performance despite the coronavirus pandemic, 2023 is a decidedly different—and less desirable—business environment, said MBA economists.

(#MBAServicing23) Market Outlook: A Few Hurdles Ahead

ORLANDO—The mortgage servicing industry has seen a lot of volatility lately—and that’s not likely to ease up any time soon, said Mortgage Bankers Association economists.

MBA Forecast: Recession Likely in 2023, Mortgage Originations to Decline 9% to $2.05 Trillion

NASHVILLE—The Mortgage Bankers Association said total mortgage origination volume is expected to decline to $2.05 trillion in 2023 from the $2.26 trillion expected in 2022. Purchase originations are forecast to decrease by 3 percent to $1.53 trillion next year, while refinance volume is anticipated to decline by 24 percent to $513 billion.

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.

#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.

#MBATech2022: How Trends Intersect in a Changing Industry

LAS VEGAS—Real estate finance has migrated quickly from a person-to-person business to a person-to-tech-device-to-person business. And socio-economic forces are rapidly steering technology to reshape business—even as business continues to fine-tune technology.

MBA Economists: Outlook Strong for Originations, Servicing

ORLANDO—Despite another potentially economy-altering event this week—this time, the Russian invasion of Ukraine—Mortgage Bankers Association economists said the current picture for mortgage originators and servicers remains upbeat.

MBA Economists: Outlook Strong for Originations, Servicing

ORLANDO—Despite another potentially economy-altering event this week—this time, the Russian invasion of Ukraine—Mortgage Bankers Association economists said the current picture for mortgage originators and servicers remains upbeat.