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Barry Habib (born January 15, 1960) is an American entrepreneur and mortgage industry professional. He is the founder and chief executive officer of MBS Highway, a platform that provides market analysis and tools for mortgage professionals. In June 2025, Habib was appointed to the Board of Directors of Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored enterprise involved in the U.S. housing finance system.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Habib was born in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, to Sephardic Jewish parents who emigrated from Turkey. His father worked as an international journalist and died when Habib was 11 years old. He later attended Baruch College in New York City, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.[2]
Career
[edit]Habib began working in the mortgage industry in 1986. Over more than two decades, he originated over $2 billion in individual mortgage volume.[3] He founded Certified Mortgage Associates in 1989 and operated the firm until it was sold.
In 2001, Habib launched Mortgage Market Guide, a service that provided mortgage professionals with daily insights into market trends. He later sold the company and, in 2012, founded MBS Highway, a subscription-based analytics platform for the mortgage industry.[4] In 2020, he launched the Certified Mortgage Advisor (CMA) course, designed for mortgage professionals seeking advanced training.
In 2022, MBS Highway acquired ListReports, a real estate marketing and data platform. The combined entities—MBS Highway, the CMA program, and ListReports—were consolidated under a new parent brand, Highway, with Habib serving as CEO.[5]
Industry commentary and forecasting
[edit]Habib has published forecasts on mortgage rates and housing market conditions in trade publications and through industry events, including the Housing Economic Summit. In a 2025 outlook, he projected that mortgage rates would decline to the low 6% range, citing economic and demographic indicators.[6]
Media appearances
[edit]Habib has provided financial commentary on networks such as CNBC and Fox Business, addressing topics including interest rate trends and housing finance policy.[7] He was profiled by Fox News in 2015 for his forecasting work and entrepreneurial career.
Entertainment work
[edit]Habib was the lead producer and managing partner of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages, which received five Tony Award nominations. He made a cameo appearance in the 2012 film adaptation of the musical.[8]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Crystal Ball Award – Awarded by Zillow and Pulsenomics for accuracy in real estate market forecasting (three-time recipient).[9]
- Mortgage Professional of the Year (2019) – Presented by National Mortgage Professional magazine.[3]
- Businessman of the Year (2021) – Recognized by St. Armand Ventures.[10]
Personal life
[edit]In early 2024, Habib announced that he had been diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma. He began treatment that included chemotherapy and CAR T-cell therapy while continuing to work in the mortgage industry.[4]
Publications
[edit]- Money in the Streets – A business book by Habib discussing entrepreneurship and identifying market opportunities.
External links
[edit]- ^ "Barry Habib joins Fannie Mae board". HousingWire. June 12, 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Barry Habib, MBS Highway (US)". Mortgage Professional America. Retrieved 2025-03-06.[dead link]
- ^ a b "National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 2019 Mortgage Professional of the Year: Barry Habib". National Mortgage Professional. November 25, 2019. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ a b "MBS Highway's Barry Habib on why 2025 will be a unique year". National Mortgage News. December 19, 2024. Retrieved 2025-03-06.[dead link]
- ^ "MBS Highway's Acquisition of ListReports Culminates in Creation of New Parent Brand, Highway". Business Wire. January 5, 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ Wolak, Sarah. "Barry Habib shares his 2025 mortgage forecast". HousingWire. Retrieved 2025-03-06.[dead link]
- ^ "The Boundless Energy of Barry Habib". Fox News. March 26, 2015. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Glee's Dot-Marie Jones Joins the Cast of Rock of Ages at New World Stages". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Crystal Ball Award Recipients". Pulsenomics. Retrieved 2025-03-06.[dead link]
- ^ "Sept 30 2021 Event". Saint Armand Ventures. Retrieved 2025-03-06.[dead link]
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