VP, Deputy Chief Economist
Mortgage Bankers Association
Joel Kan serves as Vice President, Deputy Chief Economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association. In this role, he is responsible for MBA's macroeconomic and housing market forecasts and oversees the production of MBA's industry surveys, including the Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, Builder Applications Survey, and Mortgage Credit Availability Index - three of the association's high-profile surveys. Mr. Kan presents regularly on the economy and housing market at MBA and industry events, and is interviewed and quoted frequently in national, local and industry media outlets.
Prior to joining the MBA, he worked in Ernst & Young's Quantitative Economics and Statistics (QUEST) group. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Statistics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Navigating the Economy and Mortgage Market in Uncertain Times: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead
The presentation-style session will provide perspective and insight on the current economic environment, how that impacts rates, housing and mortgage markets, and the Mortgage Bankers Association’s forecast for the remainder of 2025 and 2026. Additionally, the discussion will dive a step deeper and talk about the impact of technology on mortgage operating costs and productivity.
Introduction by Holly Sraeel, SVP, Strategy and Content, National Mortgage News Live Media