Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise

Total application volume fell 0.7% compared with the previous week, according to the MBA's seasonally adjusted index. That was the first decline in five weeks.

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Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week

Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn’t huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.
NBC News - Dec. 11
Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week

Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn't huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.
CNBC - Dec. 11
Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?

HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?
CBS News - Dec. 10
Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates

Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.
NBC News - Dec. 10
Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates

Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.
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4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025

Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.
CBS News - Dec. 5
Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.
NBC News - Dec. 4
Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.
CNBC - Dec. 4
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.
CBS News - Dec. 3

Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise

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Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week

Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week

Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?

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