Nearing levels last recorded in November 2022, Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage rose 15 basis points week-over-week and edged closer to the 7%-mark.
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“This upward trend is being driven by a resilient economy, persistent inflation, and a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater.
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As the fixed-rate mortgage edges closer to 7% and still over a percentage point higher year-over-year, the MBA reports that overall mortgage application volume fell to its lowest level in a month.
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After a three-week slide, Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage rose four basis points week-over-week, and despite affordability headwinds, buyers have driven new home sales to levels seen in more than 12 months.
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Even as mortgage rates fall, continued inventory concerns and affordability issues are keeping many on the sidelines as the summer buying season gets underway.
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Freddie Mac reports that anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes forced the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage downward yet again, leading to a slight rise in overall application activity.
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“While elevated rates and other affordability challenges remain, inventory continues to be the biggest obstacle for prospective homebuyers,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater.
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Along with a lack of inventory in the nation’s housing supply, Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to edge toward the 7% mark, further dampening the spring homebuying season.
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Prospective spring home buyers have responded to a second straight week of falling rates according to Freddie Mac, as they pounce on the nation’s limited housing supply, and have driven app volume upward.
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Despite the Fed continuing to raise interest rates, overall mortgage refinance application volume rose 10% week-over-week, hitting levels last seen in September of 2022.
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