Market Size of US Mortgage/Loan Brokers Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | > 5.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
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US Mortgage/Loan Brokers Market Analysis
The US Mortgage/Loan Brokers Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period(2024-2029).
A mortgage or loan broker is a specialist who serves as a point of contact between lenders who authorize loans and companies looking to borrow money. Brokers search for the finest financial rates and terms, whether their customer wants to fund a loan or launch a new business. They bargain with lenders to secure loan approval or look into other options. A bank loan officer offers mortgage rates and programs from just one company. In contrast, a mortgage broker works on behalf of a borrower to locate the best lending programs and/or lowest rates offered by several lenders.
The COVID-19 pandemic's effects on the financial services industry, personal wealth, and debt levels got worse. Mortgage debt was the biggest source of debt for individual homeowners, and it had the biggest effect on their finances and ability to maintain their standard of living if they lose their job or have their pay cut. Because mortgages are often the biggest asset in lenders' retail banking portfolios, changes in mortgage originations, repayment plans, and default rates will have a big effect on the lenders' profits and cash flow.
The loan broker market is expected to grow over the next five years as consumer incomes and access to credit both rise. In the last five years, consumers have spent more money because the economy has been good and interest rates have been low. As a result, more people needed mortgages and auto loans to buy homes and cars. As people spend more money on expensive things, the need for loan brokering services is likely to grow. The main thing that loan brokers do is help people get loans from both lenders and borrowers. Brokers work for both businesses and individual people, but most of their work is in the mortgage brokering industry. In the past, the sector grew along with the US economy, even though things were uncertain during the housing crisis in 2008. In recent years, the loan broker industry has been helped by rising consumer confidence and low interest rates. A further indication of rising consumer demand is the housing market's increased activity.
