Sam Khater

Vice President, Chief Economist and Head of Economic & Housing Research Department, Freddie Mac

Sam Khater is vice president and chief economist at Freddie Mac. With over 25 years of experience, Khater leads a talented team of researchers providing insights and analysis on economic trends and policy issues affecting Freddie Mac and the housing market.

Prior to joining Freddie Mac, Khater was at CoreLogic, where he most recently served as vice president of research and deputy chief economist. His responsibilities included producing original research and advising clients, regulators, policymakers and investors on real estate and mortgage market trends. Prior to joining CoreLogic, Khater was a senior economist at Fannie Mae and an economist at the National Association of Realtors®.

Khater holds a master’s degree in network economics from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from George Mason University.