Mortgage Applications Rise Purchase Demand Offsets Refi Dip
Mortgage applications rise purchase demand offset a dip in refinances as rates ease and housing inventories improve. ...
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.
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Mortgage Payments Rise 2.2% in May as Rates Push Up Costs
May data from the MBA shows mortgage payments rising 2.2% as rate moves and bigger loan applications weigh on buyers....
Home Applications Fall as Mortgage Rates Stay Over 6.5%
MBA data show a pullback in new home purchase applications in May as mortgage costs remained elevated. The trend unde...
Purchase Applications Rising Even as Rates Climb Higher
Purchase applications rose 7% week over week and 17% year over year, even as mortgage rates hover near cycle highs. A...
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...
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...