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This year has started out as one of the most volatile New Years ever. \xa0Many are wondering if all this volatility will change the MBA's\xa02016 forecast. \xa0Therefore, we have invited back as our special guest,\xa0MICHAEL FRATANTONI, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist with the\xa0Mortgage Bankers Association\xa0(MBA). Michael will be providing his latest\xa0economic update and will be answering the following questions: \xa0\nGiven the latest economic data such as the\xa0December jobs report, retail sales, etc, what can we expect for\xa0Q4 GDP?\xa0What might be driving the volatility?\xa0What does it mean for the economy?\xa0Given the Fed's December hike and the market's reaction, what are the\xa0potential next steps from the\xa0FOMC?\xa0Any updates to the\xa0MBA rate and volume forecast given the latest data?\xa0Are there any new trends developing as it relates to credit availability?\xa0Any indications on how TRID is impacting profitability?\nThose are just some of the questions we will be discussing in\xa0today's "hot topic" segment. \xa0Don't miss this important and informative podcast and tell others about it. \xa0\n\nDavid Lykken,\xa0Host of the "Lykken On Lending" program... \xa0Created\xa0BY\xa0mortgage professional\xa0FOR\xa0mortgage professionals.\xa0\nThis year has started out as one of the most volatile New Years ever. \xa0Many are wondering if all this volatility will change the MBA's\xa02016 forecast. \xa0Therefore, we have invited back as our special guest,\xa0MICHAEL FRATANTONI, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist with the\xa0Mortgage Bankers Association\xa0(MBA). Michael will be providing his latest\xa0economic update and will be answering the following questions: \xa0\nGiven the latest economic data such as the\xa0December jobs report, retail sales, etc, what can we expect for\xa0Q4 GDP?\xa0What might be driving the volatility?\xa0What does it mean for the economy?\xa0Given the Fed's December hike and the market's reaction, what are the\xa0potential next steps from the\xa0FOMC?\xa0Any updates to the\xa0MBA rate and volume forecast given the latest data?\xa0Are there any new trends developing as it relates to credit availability?\xa0Any indications on how TRID is impacting profitability?\nThose are just some of the questions we will be discussing in\xa0today's "hot topic" segment. \xa0Don't miss this important and informative podcast and tell others about it. \xa0\n\nDavid Lykken,\xa0Host of the "Lykken On Lending" program... \xa0Created\xa0BY\xa0mortgage professional\xa0FOR\xa0mortgage professionals.