Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

Mapping what's happened with rates in 2025 as they've influenced mortgage activity — and what's influencing them

Purchase activity up despite rising rates, but refinances see notable retreat

At a one-day summit on the future of mortgage policy, long-time housing finance experts confronted a crisis of regulatory relevance amid mounting challenges

A look at the plusses, minuses of the 2025 Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

Purchase apps still 13% higher than a year ago, despite latest weekly slide

Purchase activity climbed more than 2% overall, while conventional refinance activity fell slightly last week, MBA reports