Chart of the Week: FHFA Purchase-Only House Price Index

Annualized home price growth in the U.S. peaked between the second half of 2021 and first half of 2022 before decelerating through most of 2023 as rising mortgage rates and tight inventory contributed to a pullback in demand.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased 0.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Dec. 13, 2024. 

Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in November

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

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications increased 6.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Nov. 22, 2024.

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications increased 1.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Nov. 15, 2024.