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Apr 8, 2026 4:01 AM
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Mortgage applications drop as refi, purchase demand weakens
Mortgage applications fell 0.8% for the week ending April 3, 2026, despite a decrease in the 30-year fixed rate to 6.51%. Purchase applications increased by 1% for the week but were down by 7% on a yearly basis. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made revisions to condo project and insurance rules.
Mar 6, 2026 6:41 PM
— Mortgage Applications
Refinancing Archives - Page 98 of 100
The MBA's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey revealed a drop in mortgage applications for the second week in a row. The core composite index fell 3.9 percent and the purchase index, seen as a leading indicator for home sales, dropped 4.9 percent. Despite this, the composite index is still up 16.3 percent compared to the previous year, and the refinance share increased slightly.
Jan 7, 2026 7:40 AM
— Mortgage Applications
Holiday lull hits mortgage demand hard
Mortgage applications declined by 9.7% in the last two weeks of the year, with purchase activity down 6%. Refinance activity remained high, with the refinance share of overall activity increasing to 56.6%. The average contract interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped slightly. Despite low rates, there were weekly declines in conventional and FHA purchase applications, with the avera... more
Jan 7, 2026 5:32 AM
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Mortgage Applications Decreased Over a Two-Week Period in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased by 9.7% from two weeks earlier, with the Refinance Index down 14% on a holiday-adjusted basis. Purchase applications also decreased, with the average loan size being the smallest in a year. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased, while the average contract interest rates for various types of mortgages all decreased from the previous week.
Dec 24, 2025 4:33 AM
— Mortgage Applications
MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Weekly Survey
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications decreased in the latest weekly survey. The MBA did not disclose personal information in this report.
Dec 23, 2025 4:36 AM
— Mortgage Applications
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
The Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 19, 2025, reported that mortgage applications decreased by 5.0% from the previous week. Despite a slight decline in mortgage rates, overall mortgage application volume fell. Purchase application volume was higher compared to the previous year. Refinance activity increased and the average contract in... more
Dec 18, 2025 4:34 AM
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased by 5% from the previous week, with both the Market Composite Index and the Refinance Index also experiencing declines. Purchase application volume was higher compared to the previous year. Interest rates varied for different types of mortgages during the week.
Dec 15, 2025 4:36 AM
— Mortgage Applications
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased by 5.0% from the previous week, despite slight declines in mortgage rates. The Refinance Index decreased by 6%, while the Purchase Index decreased by 4%. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased slightly, and overall market volume fell, with expectations for continued modest growth in home sales in 2026.
Dec 10, 2025 3:20 PM
— Mortgage Applications
Mortgage Applications Increased Last Week Despite Higher Rates
Mortgage application volume increased by 4.8% despite a slight increase in rates, with refinances up 14% and purchases down 2%. Conventional refinance applications increased by almost 8% and government refinances by 24%. Overall, purchase applications continue to run ahead of 2024's pace.
Dec 3, 2025 3:32 AM
— Mortgage Applications
MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Weekly Survey
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a decrease in mortgage applications in their latest weekly survey.
Nov 28, 2025 6:32 PM
— Mortgage Applications
Purchase applications drive small mortgage application increase
Mortgage applications increased by 0.2% despite elevated rates, with government purchase loan applications showing significant growth while refinance applications declined. The index decreased by 2% compared to the previous week.
Sep 16, 2025 11:24 AM
— Mortgage Applications
New-home mortgage applications slow after two-month surge
Mortgage applications for new-home purchases were up on a yearly basis, but there was a fall in August compared to the summer's first two months. Refinances saw an increase, but purchases experienced a pullback in the weeks leading up to Labor Day. Despite this, lower interest rates and homebuilder concessions attracted borrowers. Nonbank mortgage firms are leading in technology adoption, outpacin... more
May 14, 2025 8:00 AM
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Mortgage applications rise 1.1% as rates stabilize
Mortgage applications have increased slightly, with purchase applications up 2.3% and refinance activity 44% higher than last year. Mortgage rates for most types of mortgages have risen slightly, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.86%. Borrowers are increasingly turning to government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans. Adjustable-rate mortgages also saw an increase in applicatio... more
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