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The MBA reports a continued rise in borrower demand, as mortgage application volume rose for the third consecutive week, led by gains in both purchase and refi activity.

Mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 25.2% in December compared to a year ago, according to a new report from the MBA Builder Application Survey. The data shows the number of applications and estimated sales are more than 20% behind last year's pace.

As the fixed-rate mortgage fell to a near-five-month low, prospective buyers and those seeking refis brought life into the marketplace, boosting mortgage apps 27.9% over last week’s totals.

“HUD is committed to making the appraisal process fair nationwide. We must eliminate bias in home valuations so that everyone can equally reap the benefit of wealth—and intergenerational wealth—that come along with homeownership,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge.

According to a new LendingTree study, a combination of relatively high rates and weak homebuyer demand will likely cause a gradual decline in prices nationwide in 2023. Click to see what else experts predict this year.

The MBA reports that the downturn in mortgage rates has triggered homebuyer interest, as overall app volume has increased for the second consecutive week, and refinance activity rose 6% week-over-week.

San Diego-based lender increases its market share in the Midwest by agreeing to acquire Wisconsin-based Inlanta Mortgage, a lender currently operating in 27 states.

Hispanic homeownership has steadily grown for seven consecutive years, and it is predicted that Hispanic households will account for 70% of homeownership growth over the next 20 years. ...

Despite mortgage rates pulling back over the past month, numbers are down 59 basis points from the recent peak of 5.22% according to the latest Fannie Mae survey, they continue to anticipate a slowdown in home sales activity.

Approximately $113 million will be invested to help HUD-assisted families increase earned income and improve financial stability, as the Bridging the Wealth Gap agenda will expand HUD’s work to help renters achieve financial well-being and homeownership.