Applications Turn Tail As Price Appreciation Deters Buyers

Applications Turn Tail As Price Appreciation Deters Buyers

Mortgage applications reversed course last week, turning down after getting a refi-inspired boost the week prior. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows that the adjusted Market Composite Index — a measure of mortgage loan application volume — fell by 2.2%, cutting into its 3.9% increase. Adjusted purchase applications decreased by 4%, while the unadjusted…

Applications Slip As Rates Rise To 7.07%

Applications Slip As Rates Rise To 7.07%

Mortgage applications fell for a second consecutive week as rates moved up again. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows that the adjusted Market Composite Index — a measure of mortgage loan application volume — fell by 5.2%, adding to last week’s 5.7% dip. These results include an adjustment for Memorial Day. Adjusted purchase applications…

Cooling Rates Boosts Refis Again
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Cooling Rates Boosts Refis Again

Mortgage applications rose again as rates slipped for a third week and refis rallied. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows that the adjusted Market Composite Index — a measure of mortgage loan application volume — rose by 1.9%, adding to last week’s 0.5% increase. Adjusted purchase applications declined, however, by 1%, while the unadjusted…

Applications Rise On Refi Strength, Purchases Wobble

Applications Rise On Refi Strength, Purchases Wobble

Mortgage applications ticked up slightly last week, buoyed by a refi boost as purchase applications tanked in the face of 7% rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows that the adjusted Market Composite Index — a measure of mortgage loan application volume — increased by 0.1%, following the week prior’s 0.6% slip. Adjusted purchase…

Applications Rise, Reversing After A Dip
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Applications Rise, Reversing After A Dip

Mortgage applications shot up last week, reversing a slip, as rates remain stable into February. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows the adjusted Market Composite Index – a measure of mortgage loan application volume – increased by 3.7%, countering the week prior’s 7.2% dip. Adjusted purchase applications slipped by 1%, while the unadjusted index…

Purchase Applications Down, Wiping Out Refi Uptick

Purchase Applications Down, Wiping Out Refi Uptick

Purchase applications slipped, breaking a weeks-long upward trend, as rates barely budge and inventory shortages keep prices high. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows the adjusted Market Composite Index – a measure of mortgage loan application volume – fell by 7.2%, wiping out the week prior’s 3.7% spike. Adjusted purchase applications slipped by 11%,…

Refinances Drive Application Surge As Rates Hit 5-Month Low

Refinances Drive Application Surge As Rates Hit 5-Month Low

Refinance applications drove a spike in mortgage applications last week as rates slipped to nearly 7%. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows the adjusted Market Composite Index – a measure of mortgage loan application volume – saw a 7.4% boost, up from the week prior’s 2.8% increase. Adjusted purchase applications jumped by 4%, while…

Purchase Demand Sees A Boost, But It Doesn’t Mean The Market Is Improving

Purchase Demand Sees A Boost, But It Doesn’t Mean The Market Is Improving

Mortgage purchase demand increased last week but that doesn’t signal a change in the mortgage market. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows the adjusted Market Composite Index – a measure of mortgage loan application volume – rose by 7.4%, balancing out last week’s 5.4% dip. The average interest rate for 30-year fixed loans rose…

Loans Apps Drop, Breaking Upward Trend

Loans Apps Drop, Breaking Upward Trend

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey shows the adjusted Market Composite Index – a measure of mortgage loan application volume – fell by 9%. Adjusted purchase applications fell by 10%, but the unadjusted index was up 7% from the week before. Purchase applications are down by more than 40% YOY. Refinances dipped as well, down 7%…

Loan Apps Rise Again, Buoyed By Refis

Loan Apps Rise Again, Buoyed By Refis

Mortgage loan application volume increased again last week, continuing a trend of rising demand as mortgage rates slip. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey showed the adjusted Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, rose by 7%. The results included an adjustment for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Refinances drove the increase,…

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