"Interest rates continued to decline in May, but we are seeing signs of refinances leveling out, as the percentage of closed refinances held at 65% for the second month," said Jonathan Corr, president and CEO of Ellie Mae. "As we enter the summer months that typically bring a busier purchase market, we will watch to see if the numbers shift further as homebuyers continue to take advantage of low rates and a loosening of inventory after a tight March and April driven by the shelter in place."
According to the report, the 30-year rate on conventional loans fell from 3.48% to 3.44%, the 30-year rate on FHA loans fell from 3.56% in April to 3.45% in May. Ellie Mae's report also stated that the time to close all loan increased to 45 days in May, up three days from the previous month.
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