How Capitol Hill Chaos Affects The Mortgage Market

How Capitol Hill Chaos Affects The Mortgage Market

Turmoil in Congress is making headlines, but will it impact the economy – and the mortgage industry – more broadly? The House this week voted 216 to 210 to remove Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his position as speaker. He was the first speaker to be ousted through a vote in the middle of a congressional term….

Loan Apps Plummet As Recession Worries Grow

Loan Apps Plummet As Recession Worries Grow

Mortgage loan application volume fell by 5.4% last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly survey shows. The adjusted Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased by 5.4%. The adjusted purchase index dropped 4%, while the unadjusted purchase index increased by 7% and was 17% lower YOY. The refinance index fell…

Homebuyer Demand Hits Highest Level Since 2017

Homebuyer Demand Hits Highest Level Since 2017

Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index hit an all-time high since at least 2017 as the number of listed homes remains seasonally elevated compared to past years. The report shows the market speeding up, with an increasing number of homes selling in two weeks or less and demand increasing even as listings trend down.  “The economy is…

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