MBA Chart of the Week Dec. 17 2021: Federal Reserve Dot Plots

This week’s MBA Chart of the Week traces the Federal Open Market Committee forecasts and long-run estimates of four key metrics that contribute to Fed decision-making and communication – GDP, inflation, unemployment and the Fed funds rate.

MBA Weekly Survey Dec. 15, 2021: Refis Continue Steady Decline

Mortgage applications fell from one week earlier despite key interest rates holding steady, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 10.

November Mortgage Credit Dips Slightly

Mortgage credit availability fell for the first time in five months in November, albeit ever so slightly, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Friday.