•   Mortgage Applications Ease During Holiday-Shortened Week,Matthew Graham

    Mortgage Applications Ease During Holiday-Shortened Week

    Mortgage application activity slipped modestly last week as both purchase and refinance demand eased during the holiday-shortened period. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 2.2% decrease in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending July 3, with result

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  •  Mortgage Applications Flat, Purchase Activity Edges Higher  ,Matthew Graham

    Mortgage Applications Flat, Purchase Activity Edges Higher

    Mortgage application activity was essentially unchanged last week, as a modest increase in purchase demand offset a slight decline in refinancing. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 0.04% increase in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending June 26.

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  • Home Prices Growing Slower, But Outright Prices Still at All-Time Highs,Matthew Graham

    Home Prices Growing Slower, But Outright Prices Still at All-Time Highs

    Home price appreciation remained subdued in April, as the latest data from both FHFA and the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Indices continued to point to a housing market with little overall momentum. While annual price growth improved modestly from the prior month in both reports, elevated mo

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