Tag: Mortgage Bankers Association

Mortgage Loans Look to Be Easier to Get in 2014

(TheStreet) — The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that U.S. mortgage applications rose by 2.6% last week, based on data from its weekly mortgage applications survey. While mortgage refinancing applications remained “flat,” according to the MBA, the rising number of 30-year fixed-rate mortgage applications is a positive signal for the housing […]

Mortgage refinances bounce back as rates settle

A sharp surge in interest rates caused mortgage refinances to plummet two weeks ago, but they are now finding their footing again. Applications to refinance rose 5 percent last week after falling 9 percent the previous week, according to a seasonally adjusted measure by the Mortgage Bankers Association. They are […]

Mortgage refinances bounce back as rates settle

A sharp surge in interest rates caused mortgage refinances to plummet two weeks ago, but they are now finding their footing again. Applications to refinance rose 5 percent last week after falling 9 percent the previous week, according to a seasonally adjusted measure by the Mortgage Bankers Association. They are […]