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Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly

by Phil Hall | Aug 1, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A pair of new data reports showed a slight decline in mortgage rates and a slight uptick in homebuyer affordability. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of July 31, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC)....
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May

Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May

by Phil Hall | Jun 26, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The national median payment carried by purchase loan applicants increased in May to $2,211 from $2,186 in April, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index report. For borrowers applying for...
Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down

Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025 | Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates inched closer to the 7% mark in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.86%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Mortgage Application Payments Down in September

Mortgage Application Payments Down in September

by Phil Hall | Oct 31, 2024 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Homebuyer affordability improved last month as the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped by 0.8% from $2,057 in August to $2,041 in September, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index....
Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%

Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%

by Phil Hall | Sep 26, 2024 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped from $2,140 in July to $2,057 in August, a 3.9% tumble, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a year-over-year measurement, the median payment was down by $113, a...
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