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September 27, 2024 in Thought leadership

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Expert Panel: Fannie Mae Chief Economist on Market Outlook

Where we’re headed & how financial institutions can adapt and thrive in this evolving environment.

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Forum panel featuring Garth Graham, Senior Partner at STRATMOR Group Douglas Duncan, SVP, Chief Economist at Fannie Mae

Key Takeaways

  • Outlook on interest rate changes and their impact on the housing and lending landscape.

  • A look into how well-positioned financial institutions are today to capitalize on a potential upswing.

  • Which structural and operational factors will most influence a financial institution’s ability to capture this volume efficiently.

  • Actionable strategies for driving technology adoption in the lending industry.

In recent months, we’ve witnessed a significant shift in the economic landscape, with growing anticipation that the Federal Reserve may continue cutting interest rates as the economy rebounds.

These decisions by the Fed will have far-reaching effects: lower rates will make mortgages more affordable, directly impacting lending strategies, housing affordability, and the broader economy.

While the future remains uncertain, our expert panelists are here to shed light on what’s ahead—and how financial institutions can adapt and thrive in this evolving environment.

Panelists:

  • Garth Graham, Senior Partner at STRATMOR Group
  • Douglas Duncan, SVP, Chief Economist at Fannie Mae
  • Winnie Ling, Head of Legal & People at Blend

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