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Tagged: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
As interest rates dip, both refinance and purchase applications experience notable upticks.
Holiday-adjusted data reveals a sharp decline in mortgage applications, with purchase activity down 12% from the previous year.
Homebuyers experience some relief with decreasing mortgage payments.
On an unadjusted basis, the Index showed a more pronounced decline, dipping by 3% compared to the preceding week.
Bright spot amid slow year for purchase originations as first-time buyers drive demand.
Forbearance rate drops to 0.26%, indicating continued resilience in servicing portfolio performance.
The bill adds to the conversation that's been raging for years.
MCAI dropped 1.7% in November.
The latest MBA report shows a marked increase in mortgage activity, driven by falling rates and a positive shift in market sentiment, despite challenges in purchase volume and inventory.