Tag Archives: Application Volume

Rising Mortgage Rates Cause ‘Rush to ARMs’

“Mortgage rates increased by the most in a single week since 2011, and refinance application volume dropped to its lowest level in almost two years. However, applications for conventional purchase loans picked up by more than 3 percent over the … Continue reading

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Plunging Mortgage Rates Won’t Juice Housing

Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article The one positive in all the uncertainty surrounding the nation’s debt was a plunge in Treasury yields, which in turn sent mortgage rates to record lows. The 30 year fixed hit … Continue reading

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No Housing Recovery Without Private Label Mortgage Investors

Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article Despite the lowest interest rate on the 30 year fixed in six months, mortgage applications to purchase a new home fell last week, over 3 percent. In fact, purchase application volume … Continue reading

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