Mike Fratantoni
Chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, interviewed about mortgage-rate outlook and the housing market outlook through 2028.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 44min
Fed Flying Blind Ahead Of Rate Decision… And A Homebuying Bummer 10/28/25
Mike Fratantoni, Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, shares insights on the current and future state of mortgage rates and the housing market. He predicts that rates may linger above 6% through 2028 due to economic factors like term premiums and tariffs. Fratantoni also discusses the increasing housing inventory and the different responses from first-time buyers compared to move-up buyers in this challenging market. Tune in for expert analysis on how these trends affect home buying decisions!
May 22, 2024 • 35min
MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni on housing market trends
Mike Fratantoni, Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, discusses housing market trends including mortgage rates, home equity levels, home prices, and lender profitability. Topics covered include challenges of increasing origination costs, impact of low mortgage rates on decisions, shift away from adjustable-rate mortgages, discrepancies in population estimates, growth in home equity, and navigating interest rate spreads in mortgage banking.
