

Logan Mohtashami on the highest mortgage volume since January
Aug 8, 2024
Logan Mohtashami, Lead Analyst on mortgage volume and housing credit, joins to discuss the recent surge in mortgage activity following a notable drop in rates. He highlights the resilience of today’s housing market compared to the 2008 crisis, emphasizing low foreclosure rates and sound homeowner positions. The conversation also critiques the reliability of survey data linking politics to housing behavior and challenges misconceptions about home price declines. Mohtashami sheds light on the Federal Reserve's cautious approach amidst these dynamics.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Housing Market Dynamics and Trends
02:18 • 6min
Skepticism of Survey Data in Housing Market Analysis
08:06 • 3min
Navigating Mortgage Rates and Federal Reserve Challenges
11:26 • 8min
Analyzing the Resilience of Today’s Housing Market Compared to 2008
19:43 • 4min
Challenging Misconceptions in Housing Market Predictions
23:47 • 4min