Mortgage Bankers Association Builder Applications Survey data for October show mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by nine percent from September and by 31.5 percent from a year ago.
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The Week Ahead
The Mortgage Bankers Association this morning issued a White Paper on the commercial mortgage-backed securities marketplace. For more information, see the story in this morning’s MBA NewsLink.
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MBA Chart of the Week: MBA Builder Applications Survey vs. Census New Home Sales
According to data from the MBA Builder Applications Survey, new home purchase activity fell in September but remained higher than a year ago, continuing a trend where purchase demand for new homes for sale this year have consistently outpaced year ago levels.
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MBA Chart of the Week: MBA Builder Applications Survey vs. Census New Home Sales
According to data from the MBA Builder Applications Survey, new home purchase activity fell in September but remained higher than a year ago, continuing a trend where purchase demand for new homes for sale this year have consistently outpaced year ago levels.
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MBA: September New Home Purchase Applications Down 8% from August, Up 34% from Year Ago
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in September fell by 8 percent from August but jumped by 34.2 percent from a year ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning.
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The Week Ahead
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo is less than three weeks away.