Mortgage Applications Tumble in MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications took a tumble this week as key interest rates jumped to their highest level since January amid increased economic turmoil, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 20.

Mortgage Applications Tumble in MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications took a tumble this week as key interest rates jumped to their highest level since January amid increased economic turmoil, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 20.

Ellie Mae: Refis, Closing Rates Up

Mortgage interest rates are low—you know that; refinancings have been going through the roof—and if you’ve been following the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey or the activity in your office, you know that, too. But Ellie Mae, Pleasanton, Calif., has another stat you might be interested in: closing times, which have also dramatically improved.

Mortgage Applications Down in MBA Weekly Survey

It seemed inevitable: after a huge 55 percent jump last week—and a sharp increase in mortgage interest rates in recent days—mortgage applications really had no place to go but down this week.

Mortgage Applications Down in MBA Weekly Survey

It seemed inevitable: after a huge 55 percent jump last week—and a sharp increase in mortgage interest rates in recent days—mortgage applications really had no place to go but down this week.

Mortgage Applications Blast Off in MBA Weekly Survey

The lowest interest rates in eight years sent refinance applications soaring last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 6.

Mortgage Applications Blast Off in MBA Weekly Survey

The lowest interest rates in eight years sent refinance applications soaring last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 6.

MBA Chart of the Week: 30-Year Fixed Rate vs. 10-Year Treasury

The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasuries fell to record lows last week, driven by increasing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on the global and U.S. economy. Just last week, there has been an increase in occurrences of business shutdowns, travel restrictions and potential spending reductions.