Join us as we delve into the latest insights from the monthly Mortgage Monitor report for August with Andy Walden, head of mortgage and housing market research at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). In this episode, we explore key topics such as housing affordability, inventory and cautiously optimistic expectations for the rate environment. Walden also shares what key metric(s) he finds more compelling when the report comes out each month, which could be invaluable for anyone trying to get a read on the state of the real estate market with respect to pricing trends, origination trends and what is driving the persistent push-and-pull between buyers and sellers.

Chapters:

02:15 The Evolution of the Mortgage Monitor

05:30 Key Takeaways from the August Report

08:45 Mortgage Performance and Delinquencies

12:00 FHA Delinquencies: A Canary in the Coal Mine?

15:20 Foreclosure Trends and Market Resilience

18:35 Interest Rates and Homeowner Equity

22:00 Housing Market Dynamics and Inventory

25:15 Affordability Outlook for the Coming Year

28:30 Negative Equity Concerns

31:45 Under-the-Radar Market Indicators

35:00 Conclusion and Future Expectations

Get In Touch…

Mortgage Monitor email: [email protected]

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To email the host:

Mary Schuster (Host), [email protected]

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