MBA Forecasts $2.2T Mortgage Origination in 2026

Mortgage Rates Will Stay North of 6% as Originations Grow

Housing professionals should expect modest growth in mortgage and home-buying activity and tempered optimism for 2026, according to projections released Sunday at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) annual conference in Las Vegas. The trade group is calling for loan origination volume to reach $2.2 trillion in 2026, up 10% over 2025’s anticipated $2 trillion. The… The post Mortgage Rates Will Stay North of 6% as Originations to Top $2.2T in…

New Forecast Says Mortgage Rates Will Stay Above 6% Through at Least 2028

Sorry to throw cold water on the recent mortgage rate rally, but this could be as good as it gets. At least, if you believe the latest forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association, which is typically an optimistic outfit. The MBA released its latest forecast at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo in Las Vegas… Read More »New Forecast Says Mortgage Rates Will Stay Above 6% Through at Least 2028 The post New Forecast Says Mortgage Rates Will Sta…

Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026

Single-family mortgage origination volume is expected to increase from $2 trillion in 2025 to $2.2 trillion in 2026, according to a new forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

MBA forecasts $2.2T mortgage origination in 2026

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced Sunday that it expects total single-family mortgage origination volume to increase to $2.2 trillion in 2026, up from $2.0 trillion expected in 2025. Speaking at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo, Mike Fratantoni, chief economist and senior vice president for research and business development; Joel Kan, vice president, deputy chief economist; and Marina Walsh, CMB, vice president of industry anal…