With rates projected to stay above 7%, MBA expects fewer loans next year — putting more pressure on LOs to win market share and find business beyond rate-driven refinancing
Slower appreciation and more realistic seller pricing could improve purchase opportunities even as mortgage rates remain elevated
As April begins, hesitant borrowers and mixed rate forecasts are forcing originators to prioritize execution over lead volume
With the Fed divided on future rate cuts, MBA projects modest growth, easing home price pressures, and improving origination volumes amid a cooling job market
MBA economists forecast that macro-economic headwinds, such as higher unemployment and rising inflation, will impact the pace of originations in 2026
iEmergent forecasts total originations in 2025 to surpass $2 trillion for the first time since 2022
Fannie Mae lowered its 2025 originations forecast by 2.5%, and total home sales forecast by 2.25%, this week.
First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi reveals five major predictions for the 2025 housing market