Mortgage Applications Down Again in MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications fell for the second straight week amid little movement in interest rates, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 21.

Mortgage Applications Drop in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage interest rates jumped back over 3 percent last week, resulting in a decrease in mortgage refinance applications, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 14.

Mortgage Applications Drop in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage interest rates jumped back over 3 percent last week, resulting in a decrease in mortgage refinance applications, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 14.

Record Traffic Spurs Home Builder Index to New High

It’s been quite a year for the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. In April, amid the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Index plunged 30 points to its lowest level since 2012. Yesterday—just four months later—the Index reached its highest point in its 35-year history.

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in July

Mortgage credit availability increased in July according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a Mortgage Bankers Association report that analyzes data from Ellie Mae’s AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool.