Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

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Mortgage applications increased 0.04% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 26, 2026. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the Juneteenth holiday.

The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 0.04% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index increased 11% compared with the previous week. The Refinance Index decreased 1% from the previous week and was 9% higher than the same week one year ago. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 1% from one week earlier. The unadjusted Purchase Index increased 11% compared with the previous week and was 3% higher than the same week one year ago.

“Mortgage rates eased slightly last week as oil prices declined. As a result, mortgage applications increased modestly, with an uptick in purchase activity offsetting a smaller decline in refinances,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. “Purchase applications remain ahead of 2025’s pace and have exhibited year-over-year growth for almost three months, as prospective homebuyers are finding opportunities in markets with ample inventory and easing home-price growth. ARM loans accounted for less than 8% of applications, the lowest share since January, as the yield curve continues to flatten with relatively higher short-term rates.”

The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 41.4% of total applications from 41.5% the previous week. The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity decreased to 7.6% of total applications.

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.9% from 17.9% the week prior. The VA share of total applications increased to 12.9% from 12.3% the week prior. The USDA share of total applications decreased to 0.4% from 0.5% the week prior.

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($832,750 or less) decreased to 6.57% from 6.59%, with points increasing to 0.65 from 0.63 (including the origination fee) for 80% loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans. The effective rate decreased from last week.

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with jumbo loan balances (greater than $832,750) remained unchanged at 6.52%,with points decreasing to 0.38 from 0.58 (including the origination fee) for 80% LTV loans. The effective rate decreased from last week.  

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.27% from 6.25%, with points increasing to 0.77 from 0.76 (including the origination fee) for 80% LTV loans. The effective rate increased from last week.

The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6% from 6.02%, with points increasing to 0.75 from 0.69 (including the origination fee) for 80% LTV loans. The effective rate remained unchanged from last week.

The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 5.79% from 5.68 %, with points increasing to 0.94 from 0.81 (including the origination fee) for 80% LTV loans. The effective rate increased from last week.

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The survey covers U.S. closed-end residential mortgage applications originated through retail and consumer direct channels. The survey has been conducted weekly since 1990. Respondents include mortgage bankers, commercial banks, thrifts, and credit unions. Base period and value for all indexes is March 16, 1990=100.