Mortgage Applications Increase Last Week

According to data from the newest Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Survey, applications for new mortgage increased by 3.2% this past week. Refinance mortgage applications increased 3% during this period marking a volume 85% lower than this same week last year. Refinance application made up 29.4% of total application volume, which was an increase of 0.7%. Rates falling will increase refinance demand and also reintroduce buyers to the market.

 

  • The FHA share of total applications decreased from 13.7% to 13.1% this past week.
  • The VA share of total applications increased from 11.4% to 11.5% this past week.

 

Latest Survey Shows Lower Mortgage Application Numbers

According to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey, mortgage application volume decreased 1.9% for the week ending December 2nd. Refinance volume actually increased 5% from the previous week, but was still 86% lower than this time last year. Purchase volume was 40% lower now than this same time in 2021.

 

  • The FHA share of total applications increased from 12.2% to 13.7% this past week.
  • The VA share of total applications increased from 11.2% to 11.4% this past week.

Mortgage Numbers Dip This Week

According to the newest survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association, new mortgage application numbers decreased 1.7% this past week. When compared with this time last year mortgage applications saw a 42% decrease year-over-year. This also marked the 10th consecutive week that the average 30-year fixed rate has increased, making it no surprise fewer people are applying for new mortgages.

 

  • The FHA share of mortgage applications increased to 13.9% from 13.6% this past week.
  • The VA share of mortgage applications remained at 10.7% this past week.

Latest Survey Shows 2% Decrease in Mortgage Applications

According to the newest weekly survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage application volume decreased 2.0% during the week ending October 7th. Refinance applications were down 86% from this time in 2021 and made up 29% of total applications during last week’s period. The decrease in application volume comes as no surprise with mortgage rates still slowly increasing.

 

  • The FHA share of mortgage application volume increased to 13.5% from 13.2% this past week.
  • The VA share of mortgage application volume increased to 10.9% from 10.7% this past week.

Mortgage Applications Down 23% Year-Over-Year

According to new weekly data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage application volume dropped 3% compared to the previous week and 23% total year-over-year. 30-year interest rates have hit their highest level since June, causing interest in refinances to drop. Refinance application volume was only 30.7% of total applications this past week.

 

  • The FHA share of mortgage application volume increased from 13.0% to 13.3% this past week.
  • The VA share of mortgage application volume decreased from 11.1% to 10.8% this past week.

New Survey Shows Another Decrease in Mortgage Applications

According to a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Assocation, new mortgage application volume decreased 3.7% during the week ending August 26th. Refinance volume was 8% lower this week than last week and 83% lower than this time last year. Mortgage rates were on the rise once again, pulling back interest in both purchase loans and refinances. Applications for refinances made up only 30.3% of total applications.

 

  • The FHA share of mortgage application volume increased to 13% from 12.5% last week.
  • The VA share of mortgage application volume decreased to 11.1% from 11.6% last week.

Buyers Are Taking Their Time

In today’s real estate market, buyers are deciding to take their time and be more picky in their home purchasing plans. The market still points to being a seller’s market, but the higher interest rate environment is causing homes that would previously be affordable to exit some buyer’s price ranges. This is resulting in fewer home sales across the board. Homes for sale in June of this year received an average of 3.4 offers compared to 4.4 offers last year. The decrease in competition for available homes has allowed buyers to take their time and be patient if they like a home but believe it’s overpriced. Homes in today’s market need to be appropriately priced in order to ensure buyers stay interested even if they’re waiting for a price reduction. With buyers having more time to wait and do their research before putting in offers it’s also important that listing agents make sure to have the home ready to show at all times. The days of putting a listing on the market on Friday and accepting final and best offers by Sunday may be behind us for now.

YOY Home Price Growth Up 14%

According to the S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller Index, home prices grew 14% year-over-year. Even though the monthly growth rate may be slowing, home price growth is still happening. It is estimated that there is now 10.9 months of inventory based on the last existing home sales report. The National Association of Realtors is reporting that 82% of active listings are still being sold within a month of being listed. This is a much higher percentage than what we saw pre-COVID-19, but homes are lasting longer than the beginning of 2022.

New Survey Numbers Show Mortgage Applications Decreasing Again

According to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association, new mortgage applications dropped once again this week marking the second week in a row. The 1.2% decrease was a 21% drop from last year. Specifically refinances dropped 3% from last week and was 83% lower year-over-year. Refinances made up 31.1% of total applications last week.

 

The FHA share of total application volume increased from 12% to 12.5% this past week.

The VA share of total application volume increased from 11.2% to 11.6% this past week.

Mortgage Applications on the Downturn Once Again

According to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly survey, mortgage application volume decreased 2.3% the week ending August 12th. The current rate at which people are applying for mortgages is at the lowest level since 2000. Refinances specifically decreased 5% from the previous week and totaled 82% lower year-over-year. Refinances still made up about 31.2% of total application volume during this last period.

 

  • The FHA share of mortgage applications decreased from 12.1% to 12% this past week.
  • The VA share of mortgage applications increased from 10.9% to 11.2% this past week.