MBA Economic and Mortgage Finance Outlook Prepared for NCSHA Annual Conference September 29, 2015 Mike Fratantoni Chief Economist MBA
MBA Economic Outlook Source: MBA Forecast – September 2015
Job Growth Showing Sustained Strength Source: BLS
More Wage Growth in the Works? Source: BLS
But Compensation Growth Not Picking Up Yet Source: BLS
Difference in Headline vs Core Inflation
Rates Expected to Increase Source: BEA, MBA Forecast
Refinance Activity Slowing Down Source: MBA Weekly Applications Survey
Home Sales and Interest Rates Source: Census, Federal Reserve, MBA, NAR
Three Tectonic Trends Affecting U.S. Housing Markets -Demographics -Long-term Societal Trends -Hang-over from the Great Recession
Source: Census Household Growth Predominantly Renters
More Young and Old, Fewer Middle-Aged Source: Census
Growing Older Sources: Census and MBA
HOUSEHOLD DEMAND: Changing Demographics and Economy Plus Trends Source: Census and MBA
HOMEOWNERSHIP DEMAND I : The Status Quo Source: Census and MBA
HOMEOWNERSHIP DEMAND II : Reversion to Long Run Average Homeownership Rates Source: Census and MBA
Large but Falling Multifamily Shares Source: Census and MBA
Home Prices Within Two Percent of 2007 Peak Source: FHFA
Turnover Returning to Early 2000 Rates Source: NAR, Census, MBA
Modest Moves in Credit Availability Source: Mortgage Bankers Association; Powered by AllRegs Market Clarity
Credit Availability In Historical Context Source: ALLREGS, MBA 3/2011 through present (rescaled)
Differentiated Purchase Application Market Source: MBA Monthly Profile of Mortgage Activity Differentiated Growth in Purchase Market
Estimated Originations 1990 to 2016 Source: MBA Forecast – September 2015
Performance Continues To Improve in Q Source: MBA National Delinquency Survey
Loans in Foreclosure Declining Source: MBA National Delinquency Survey
Foreclosure Starts Back to Pre-Recession Level Source: MBA National Delinquency Survey
Commercial/Multifamily Markets
Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding ($ millions) Source: MBA Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding
Contact Information & MBA Resources Mortgage Bankers Association 1919 M Street NW, 5 th Floor Washington, DC MBA Research page: Research Institute for Housing America: MBA Newslink: Mike Fratantoni Chief Economist & Senior Vice President Research & Industry Technology