The Mortgage Bankers Association today issued its revised Mortgage Finance Forecast and Economic Forecast, in which MBA doubled its previous 2020 refinance mortgage originations projections.
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MBA Chart of the Week: 30-Year Fixed Rate vs. 10-Year Treasury
The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasuries fell to record lows last week, driven by increasing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on the global and U.S. economy. Just last week, there has been an increase in occurrences of business shutdowns, travel restrictions and potential spending reductions.
MBA Chart of the Week: 30-Year Fixed Rate vs. 10-Year Treasury
The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasuries fell to record lows last week, driven by increasing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on the global and U.S. economy. Just last week, there has been an increase in occurrences of business shutdowns, travel restrictions and potential spending reductions.
February Jobs Report on Solid Ground, Pre-Coronavirus
Total nonfarm payroll employment blew though expectations in February, adding 273,000 job, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Mortgage Applications Jump in MBA Weekly Survey
The unofficial start of the spring home buying season began with a bang, as mortgage applications jumped more than 15 percent from the previous week and key interest rates hit a seven-year low, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending Feb. 28.
MBA Chart of the Week: Estimates of New Home Sales
Want to get an early read of the U.S. Census Bureau’s monthly release of new home sales? Start following MBA’s estimates on new home sales in the monthly release of the Builder Application Survey.
MBA Chart of the Week: Estimates of New Home Sales
Want to get an early read of the U.S. Census Bureau’s monthly release of new home sales? Start following MBA’s estimates on new home sales in the monthly release of the Builder Application Survey.
CDC Issues Interim Guidance for Businesses, Employers on Coronavirus
Amid growing public concerns about the spreading coronavirus epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week issued an Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Mortgage Applications Back Up in MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications continued their strong start to 2020, increasing by 1.5 percent from one week earlier as key interest rates fell again, the Mortgage Bankers reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 21.
Mortgage Applications Back Up in MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications continued their strong start to 2020, increasing by 1.5 percent from one week earlier as key interest rates fell again, the Mortgage Bankers reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 21.