MBA says economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates slowed new-home demand, while government-backed loans accounted for more than half of applications
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Refinance activity drops 20%, while purchase applications fall 7% amid economic uncertainty, MBA survey shows
Down payment assistance programs remain underutilized, despite high eligibility among government borrowers
Last week's decline in applications followed a slight increase in mortgage rates