MBA: Weekly Refinance Index +11.3%. Purchase Apps at Nine Year Low
The Mortgage Bankers Association today released the Weekly Survey on Mortgage Application Activity for the week ending November 6, 2009. Housing is a key component of economic forecasts, thus real estate surveys and housing data are closely scrutinized by policy makers. The Mortgage Banker's application survey covers over 50% of all US residential mortgage loan applications taken by mortgage bankers, commercial banks, and thrifts. The data gives economists a look into consumer demand for mortgage loans. A rising trend of mortgage applications indicates home buying interest is increasing, a positive for the housing industry and economy as a whole. Furthermore, in a low mortgage rate environment, a trend of increased refinance applications implies consumers are seeking out a lower monthly…(read more)
