Homebuyers drive uptick as refinancing activity remains low.
Tagged: Mortgage Applications
Demand for new homes remains strong despite seasonal dip in December.
As interest rates dip, both refinance and purchase applications experience notable upticks.
Homebuyers and homeowners rush to secure mortgages as rates rise, with a 9.9% increase in applications despite the holiday season.
Holiday-adjusted data reveals a sharp decline in mortgage applications, with purchase activity down 12% from the previous year.
On an unadjusted basis, the Index showed a more pronounced decline, dipping by 3% compared to the preceding week.
The latest MBA report shows a marked increase in mortgage activity, driven by falling rates and a positive shift in market sentiment, despite challenges in purchase volume and inventory.
Refinancing activity gains momentum from lowest mortgage rates since August 2023.
Despite a 50 basis point decline in rates over past six weeks, purchase activity remained approximately 20% lower than the previous year.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop to 7.29% as Mortgage Applications Rise by 3%