Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist at CoreLogic, died suddenly and unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 66.
Nothaft, previously the Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, was a highly respected analyst of the housing market, mortgage finance and the broader economy. His research and commentary shaped industry understanding and informed decision-making across public and private sectors.
He earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University and served as an economist at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System earlier in his career.
“Dr. Nothaft’s absence will be felt profoundly throughout the organization and beyond. Please join us in keeping Frank’s family and co-workers in your thoughts as they process this unbearable loss,” CoreLogic said in a company statement.
Journalists and industry professionals widely recognized Nothaft’s expertise. He frequently participated in economic forecast panels, including those convened by the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and his views were regularly cited in coverage of real estate and the economy.
“He was the best housing market analyst in the business.” – MBA
Mike Fratantoni, Chief Economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, said the organization was “shocked and saddened” by the news. “For decades, Frank has been a key voice for the mortgage industry—first at Freddie Mac and later at CoreLogic. He was the best housing market analyst in the business, able to clearly and concisely convey information that helped our industry understand the current market and make decisions to prepare for the future. Frank had an inimitable style, both in terms of his presentations and his ever-present bow tie,” Fratantoni said.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Nothaft was active in community service. He served on the Board of Directors for the Falls Church Housing Corporation, a nonprofit that owns Section 8 housing in northern Virginia. He received the Freddie Mac Community Service Award and was honored with HousingWire’s 2020 Vanguard Award for his contributions to the field.
In 2015, Nothaft joined CoreLogic, a data and analytics company focused on real estate and consumer information, where he continued to provide influential economic analysis and market insights.
June 6, 2022 Realty News Report