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Despite mortgage rates hitting the highest levels seen in a month, the MBA reports a week-over-week rise in overall mortgage application volume, led by renewed interest in FHA and conventional purchase apps.

Are rising mortgage rates still holding back prospective buyers? Click through to find out more on the latest in the buyer’s market.

Overall mortgage application volume dipped yet again this week, falling 1.2% week-over-week according to the MBA, with rates edging near the 6%-mark and forcing more homebuyers to the sidelines.

As investors continue to reduce their offerings of ARM and non-QM loan programs and with overall origination volume forecast to constrict, the MBA found mortgage credit availability on the decline once again in August.

While many in the housing market are predicting a shift in power to buyers' favor, that switch may not be coming anytime soon to according to a recent ...

A new survey finds that mortgage apps dropped slightly over the past week, as the rise in rates are turning away would-be refis.

While the trend of low rates continues, first-time homebuyers are finding that a decline in supply and higher prices are impacting this segment of the market.

While Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled a pause on rate hikes, here’s how the Fed’s new strategy could impact housing and the economy.

Experts weigh in on what the interest rate hike by the Fed on Wednesday means for the mortgage industry, especially HELOCs, which are likely to get impacted. Click through to learn what they had to say.

Americans want to buy homes and they want to buy them as an investment option. According to a study on homebuyers by NerdWallet, a personal finance website, 75 ...