In this video, we dive deep into the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) predictions for the 2024 housing market, as unveiled at their Annual Convention & Expo. Brace yourselves for crucial insights into the real estate landscape.
🏠 Mortgage origination volume set to soar! MBA anticipates a significant increase to $1.95 trillion, up from $1.64 trillion in 2023.
📉 Economic uncertainty looms! Discover why there's concern about a possible mild recession in the first half of 2024 and how it could affect you.
🧐 Mike Fratantoni, MBA's chief economist, sheds light on potential economic downturn factors, including tighter credit and pandemic-induced savings reductions.
📊 Job market predictions! Find out why the job market is expected to decelerate, with a projected 5% unemployment rate by the end of 2024.
📈 Inflation insights! Learn about inflation's gradual decline toward the Federal Reserve's 2% target by mid-2025.
💼 Fiscal and monetary policies' impact! Explore how these policies have influenced mortgage rates and what this means for buyers and sellers.
🏡 Homebuyer boost! Despite challenges, discover why purchase originations are expected to grow by 11% to $1.47 trillion in 2024.
📊 Mortgage rate forecast! Get the scoop on MBA's baseline forecast, projecting mortgage rates for 2024 and beyond.
🏡 First-time homebuyers' advantage! Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, shares positive news for those entering their prime homeownership years.
🏭 Production side insights! Marina Walsh, vice president of industry analysis at MBA, discusses production losses and their impact on the mortgage industry.
💰 Servicing sector changes! Learn about the challenges facing lenders in 2024, including rising delinquency rates.
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