Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index reached an annual rate of nearly 8% in February. Over the past 12 months, inflation has increased steadily from less than 2% to 7.9%, compared to an average just under 2% in the five years prior.
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MBA Chart of the Week Mar. 18 2022: Consumer Inflation Expectations
Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index reached an annual rate of nearly 8% in February. Over the past 12 months, inflation has increased steadily from less than 2% to 7.9%, compared to an average just under 2% in the five years prior.

MBA: February Builder Applications Down 1% from January; 4% from Year Ago
Mortgage applications for new home purchases fell by 1 percent in February from January and by nearly 4 percent from a year ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.

MBA: February Builder Applications Down 1% from January; 4% from Year Ago
Mortgage applications for new home purchases fell by 1 percent in February from January and by nearly 4 percent from a year ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.

MBA Weekly Applications Survey Mar. 16, 2022: Rate Volatility Drives Down Refis
Mortgage rates rose again last week to their highest level since 2019, resulting in a drop in refinance applications—although purchase applications rose slightly—the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 11.

MBA Weekly Applications Survey Mar. 16, 2022: Rate Volatility Drives Down Refis
Mortgage rates rose again last week to their highest level since 2019, resulting in a drop in refinance applications—although purchase applications rose slightly—the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 11.

MBA Chart of the Week Mar. 11, 2022: MBA Weekly Applications Survey Purchase Loan Size
With increasing home prices, it is instructive to understand how home purchase mortgage origination amounts have increased. In this week’s MBA Chart of the Week, we examine how the loan size for fixed-rate 30-year purchase mortgage applications has changed since 2015 using MBA’s Weekly Applications Survey data.

MBA Chart of the Week Mar. 11, 2022: MBA Weekly Applications Survey Purchase Loan Size
With increasing home prices, it is instructive to understand how home purchase mortgage origination amounts have increased. In this week’s MBA Chart of the Week, we examine how the loan size for fixed-rate 30-year purchase mortgage applications has changed since 2015 using MBA’s Weekly Applications Survey data.

February Mortgage Credit Availability Rises to 9-Month High
Mortgage credit availability increased in February to its highest level in nine months, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.

February Mortgage Credit Availability Rises to 9-Month High
Mortgage credit availability increased in February to its highest level in nine months, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.