Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

Falling percentage of mortgage companies reporting a pre-tax net financial profit

Industry groups applaud Bill Pulte’s confirmation as FHFA Director, pledge to work on U.S. housing affordability ‘crisis’

Refinance activity jumps 16% while purchase applications rise, signaling momentum in the housing market

Refinance activity hops 37% in one week — up 83% from last year, MBA reports

Rates fell across most loan types, but purchase and refinance applications won't budge

"Buyers remained on the fence" last week as index fell 6.6%, commented the MBA's Joel Kan