Refis Up, Purchases Down in MBA Weekly Survey as Rates Hit New Low

With mortgage interest rates falling yet again to record lows, homeowners took advantage to refinance; purchase buyers, not so much, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 4.

Refis Up, Purchases Down in MBA Weekly Survey as Rates Hit New Low

With mortgage interest rates falling yet again to record lows, homeowners took advantage to refinance; purchase buyers, not so much, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 4.

Mortgage Credit Availability at 4-Month High

Mortgage credit availability increased in November to its highest level since July, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning.

Mortgage Credit Availability at 4-Month High

Mortgage credit availability increased in November to its highest level since July, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning.

Mortgage Applications Dip Slightly in MBA Weekly Survey

Despite sustained record-low interest rates, mortgage applications dipped slightly during the holiday-shortened Thanksgiving week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 27.

Mortgage Applications Dip Slightly in MBA Weekly Survey

Despite sustained record-low interest rates, mortgage applications dipped slightly during the holiday-shortened Thanksgiving week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 27.

October Pending Home Sales Dip 1.1%

October pending home sales fell for the second straight month but continued to run well ahead of its pace from a year ago, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.

MBA Chart of the Week: Annual Price Gains

Our Thanksgiving-themed Chart of the Week highlights the strength in turkey price growth in 2020, along with year-over-year price changes for a few other goods categories.

MBA Chart of the Week: Annual Price Gains

Our Thanksgiving-themed Chart of the Week highlights the strength in turkey price growth in 2020, along with year-over-year price changes for a few other goods categories.