In this quarterly series economists spoke to home sales, interest rates, jobs and more. In just 30 minutes per episode learn what these industry insiders predicted for the market in 2021.
Economic Forecast Series featuring Michael Fratantoni
Original Air Date: December 7, 2021
Prepare for the new year with Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Chief Economist, Senior Vice President of Research and Industry Technology Michael Fratantoni. For years, Fratantoni has provided economic insight on the mortgage and housing market. Watch now to hear his insights.
Michael Fratantoni Chief Economist, Senior Vice President of Research and Industry Technology Mortgage Bankers Association
Economic Forecast Series featuring Mark Fleming
Original Air Date: September 22, 2021
After an unprecedented 18 months, there’s no place like home. While the pandemic driven recession was most likely the shortest in modern American economic history, the depth was historic! Now, as life gets back to normal the housing market faces more challenges. Hear from First American’s Chief Economist Mark Fleming.
Mark Fleming Senior Vice President, Chief Economist First American Financial Corporation
Economic Forecast Series featuring Dr. Jessica Lautz
Original Air Date: June 23, 2021
Jessica Lautz, vice president of demographics and behavioral insights at the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), shares her expertise on the housing and mortgage market. Hear what was predicted for the U.S. economy in the second quarter of 2021 and a what was expected for the remainder of that year. Review the economic risks and opportunities in the market at that time by watching today.
Dr. Jessica Lautz Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights National Association of REALTORS®
Economic Forecast Series featuring Douglas Duncan
Original Air Date: March 23, 2021
Watch the first webinar in the series featuring Fannie Mae's Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Douglas G. Duncan. Learn more about the refi reality, real and nominal interest rates, employment's effect on rates and policy, the federal reserve monetary policy, housing supply and demand impacts and more.
Douglas G. Duncan Senior Vice President & Chief Economist Fannie Mae
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