Weekly Mortgage Demand Suddenly Surges, Despite Lingering Economic Uncertainty

CNBC, May 7, 2025-Diana Olick
Mortgage interest rates dropped for the second straight week, although not by a lot. That was thanks to more negative news on the economy. But despite all that, weekly mortgage demand surged higher by 11%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.
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