Mortgage Purchase Apps Holding Steady Amid Higher Rates
Mortgage purchase apps holding steady in 2026 despite rising rates, underscoring persistent demand in the housing mar...
MBA Data
On this page, four MBA Data articles analyze loan trends, rate moves, and mortgage demand to help you time your borrowing, compare costs, and make smarter financial decisions.
4 articles
Mortgage Demand Rises 1.7% as Rates Hit Five-Week Peak
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports mortgage demand rises 1.7% in the latest weekly survey, with purchases up an...
Mortgage Demand Plummets 30-Year Rates Jump to 6.3%
The MBA reports a sharp drop in loan applications as the 30-year fixed rate climbs to 6.3%, the highest in months. Re...
The 200-Basis-Point Gap: Why Lenders Leave Money on Table
MBA data through Q3 2025 show a persistent profitability split among lenders, with top-tier banks earning far more pe...