While mortgage rates fell for a third consecutive week, limited supply and continued affordability issues are handcuffing prospective buyers, as overall mortgage activity rose just 0.5% over last week’s total.
Read More »Refi Demand Falls 40% Behind Last Year’s Pace
Despite a rise in overall mortgage apps week-over-week, the MBA reports that mortgage rates are a percentage point higher than a year ago, and when combined with low for-sale inventory, is constraining home buying activity in many markets.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Fall Nearly 5% Week-Over-Week
With mortgage rates rising to levels last seen in March, the MBA reports that overall application volume dropped 4.6% week-over-week, amid a continued lack in the nation’s housing inventory.
Read More »Purchase Apps Fall to Slowest Pace in a Month
The MBA reports that overall app volume dropped nearly 6% week-over-week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumping nine basis points to its highest level in nearly two months.
Read More »Refi Activity Jumps to Nine-Month High
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.
Read More »Despite Slide in Mortgage Rates, App Demand Declines
Elevated rates continue to both impact homebuyer affordability and weaken demand for refinancing, as the MBA reports overall app volume fell 1.2% week-over-week.
Read More »Rise in Rates Hampers Mortgage Apps
The MBA reports a near 9% week-over-week slide in mortgage applications, as cautious buyers proceed through the spring season amid continued affordability challenges and limited supply.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Rebound After Down Week
The MBA reports that overall mortgage application volume rose this week, jumping after a week of declines, as fixed-rates continued to slide toward the 6% mark.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Gain for the Third Consecutive Week
The dip in mortgage rates has kicked the spring homebuying season off on the right foot, as the MBA reports overall app volume on the rise for the third straight week, amid uncertainty over the health of the banking sector.
Read More »Mortgage Purchase App Volume Rises for Second Consecutive Week
The MBA reports that purchase applications increased for the second straight week but remained nearly 40% below last year’s pace, amid news of continued economic instability and several bank closures.
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