Hamilton Fout
About Hamilton Fout
Hamilton Fout is the Vice President of Economic and Strategic Research at Fannie Mae, with a background in academia and extensive experience in economic research and risk management.
Company
Hamilton Fout currently works at Fannie Mae in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He holds the position of Vice President of Economic and Strategic Research.
Title
Hamilton Fout holds the title of Vice President, Economic and Strategic Research at Fannie Mae.
Education and Expertise
Hamilton Fout achieved his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics and Multinational Business from Florida State University, studying there from 1996 to 2001. His academic background provides a strong foundation in economic theory and multinational business.
Professional Background
Hamilton Fout served as an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University’s Department of Economics from 2007 to 2010. There, he engaged in academic research and teaching in the field of economics for three years in Manhattan, KS before transitioning to the corporate sector.
Research and Development
At Fannie Mae, Hamilton Fout contributed significantly to developing confidence models and appraisal evaluation methods for collateral valuation. He also worked on estimating and developing the Desktop Underwriting (DU) scorecard to evaluate the credit risk of potential loan acquisitions. His expertise includes incorporating GIS-based information into collateral valuation models.
Experience and Skills
Hamilton Fout has extensive experience managing a team of economists and analysts. He applies insights from quantitative analysis to develop risk management strategies. He is also active in public speaking, presenting in front of various internal and external audiences on behalf of Fannie Mae.
Publications
Hamilton Fout is an active researcher who publishes new insights and findings in peer-reviewed economic journals.