MBA Chart of the Week: Monthly Payroll Growth

The economy is growing, but unevenly, and employers certainly appear to be cautious about adding additional workers, as evidenced by the still very slow hiring rate in the recent JOLTS data.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased 3.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Dec. 12, 2025. 

Mortgage Credit Availability Increases in November

Mortgage credit availability increased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.