GENERAL SESSION: Economic Currents
MBA’s Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni provides perspective on the key forces directing the economy, such as global growth, the impact of tariffs, the jobs report, inflation, Fed rates, and more. Get a look at the big picture before breaking out for a deeper dive into single-family and commercial/multifamily discussions.
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Mike Fratantoni, Ph.D. is MBA’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Industry Technology. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing MBA’s industry surveys, benchmarking studies, economic and mortgage originations forecasts, industry technology efforts and policy development research for both single-family and commercial/multifamily markets. Additionally, Fratantoni is president and member of the Board of Directors of MISMO and serves on the CSP’s Industry Advisory Group and the membership committee of MERS. Prior to joining MBA, Fratantoni worked in the industry in risk management and senior economist roles at Washington Mutual and Fannie Mae.
