Falling Rates Spark Modest Rebound in Mortgage Applications
Mortgage application activity rebounded last week as falling rates boosted both purchase and refinance demand. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly…
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Mortgage Rates Flat Ahead of Next Week’s High-Stakes Data
Mortgage rates finally moved in a slightly more noticeable direction today, but the change was still inconsequential in the bigger…
Lowest Mortgage Rates Since Early October
Mortgage rates are driven by movement in the bond market and bonds take cues from economic data, among other things.…
Mortgage Applications Fall as Rates Held Near Highs
Mortgage application activity fell last week, reversing prior momentum and highlighting continued softness in both purchase and refinance demand. The…
Mortgage Rates Hold Near July Lows Ahead of Jobs Report
Mortgage rates went to bed last night knowing that the bond market would need to improve in the morning in…
Mortgage Rates End Week Unchanged. Next Week, Probably Not…
Mortgage Rates End Week Unchanged. Next Week, Probably Not… It’s no great secret that the outgoing week didn’t…
High Prices and Rates Keep Home Sales Near Cycle Lows
Two months ago, existing home sales hit a five-month low. Last month’s report showed a minor rebound. This month’s update,…
Mortgage Rates Tick Higher, But Just Barely
It’s been a pretty good run for mortgage rates since hitting their most recent highs last Tuesday. Each subsequent day…
Rising Rates Hit Mortgage Apps, But Pace Remains Better Than 2024
Mortgage application activity dropped sharply last week as rates moved higher, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest survey.…
Mortgage Rates Barely Budge Today and This Week
While any rate watcher’s bingo card should always have a few squares devoted to “unchanged, flat, etc.,” this week’s had…