On Friday loanDepot’s Paul Anastos joined other experts at the nation’s largest gathering of real estate editors and journalists to share his insights as a panelist on Millennials and Mortgages.

This engaging session covered the impact of student loan debt on Millennial’s ability to finance home purchases, their delayed household formation, affordable housing, and how lending standards are affecting Millennial home buyers.

Moderated by Washington Post Real Estate Editor Dion Haynes, the session also included experts from Ellie Mae and Down Payment Resource.

The National Association of Real Estate Editors annual conference attracted more than 125 working housing, real estate and mortgage journalists and experts from around the country in New Orleans.