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Originations forecast through 2026 ‘dampened’ by inflation, GDP and labor market growth

Housing Wire

Persistent economic trends that include inflation, a strong labor market and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will continue to “dampen” mortgage origination activity through at least the end of 2026, according to the newest U.S. mortgage originations outlook from financial services forecasting and advisory company iEmergent.

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FHFA Releases Strategic Plan for 2022-2026

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released a draft of its strategic plan for 2022-2026 and is requesting input on the plan from the general public. The post FHFA Releases Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The post FHFA Releases Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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People on the Move: Longtime HAR CEO Bob Hale to retire in 2026

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Hale announces his retirement after more than 50 years with the organization. Plus, Corcoran hires Scott Mitchelson as global growth leader.

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Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees

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For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year. “To

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HAR leaders on earning trust and competing with Zillow

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“We’re trying to be an example of what an association can do,” says René Galvan, who will take over for Bob Hale as CEO in 2026.

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The average retail mortgage lender lost $645 per loan in Q1 2024 — but that’s actually a good thing

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trillion in 2026. in 2026, according to Fratantoni’s forecast. Fratantoni expects a major rebound for the mortgage market over the next two years. His forecast calls for $2 trillion in origination volume in 2025 and $2.28 Mortgage rates should fall to 5.9% in 2025 and 5.7%

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Commercial Foreclosures Jump Nearly 50%

Appraisal Buzz

The report found that more than $260 billion in office loans have recently matured, or are maturing by the end of 2026. Office defaults and delinquencies are on the rise in 2024, and hundreds of billions in office loans are set to mature over the next few years. This represents 30% of all office loans, covering 12,000-plus properties.