An article from MBA: Mortgage Originations Will Outpace 2011 Published May 25, 2012 By Ron Gallagher Contributing Editor post share post print email license Because of increased refinance applications and originations, the Mortgage Bankers Association raised its mortgage origination forecast for 2012 by $188 billion to $1.28 trillion. In 2011, originations totaled $1.26 trillion. Recommended Reading Read More Housingwire.com purchase licensing rights Filed Under: Economy