Freddie Mac expects single-family mortgage originations to increase 2.6% in 2019 and stay at that level in 2020
Refinancing is approximately 27% of this amount
The 30 year fixed-rate mortgage average is expected to be 4.6% in 2019, rising to 4.9% in 2020
Home prices are expected to rise 4.1% this year and 2.8% in 2020
Source: Seeking Alpha.com, February 28, 2019
