Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

MBA survey finds applications increased 1% from October.

Both the purchase and refinance indexes rose last week despite a small increase in mortgage rates.

Allowing borrowers with up to 100% of AMI to be eligible for these programs.

The Mortgage Credit Availability Index increased, indicating loosening credit.

The 4-week decline is the largest since 2008.

The latest survey showed mortgage applications decreased 1.9% from last week.