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Mortgage Credit Availability Tightened in August

Mortgage Credit Availability Tightened in August

by Phil Hall | Sep 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage credit availability became tighter in August, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The trade organization’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) dropped by 1% to a reading of 107.3 last month; the index was benchmarked to 100 in...
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates

Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates

by Phil Hall | Sep 9, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage application activity slowed again for the week ending Sept. 4, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 2.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1%

Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1%

by Phil Hall | Aug 26, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage application activity slowed for the week ending Aug. 21, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dipped by 1% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July

New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July

by Phil Hall | Aug 20, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage applications for new home purchases during July were down by 1% from the prior month and down 5.7% from one year before, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a...
Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up

Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up

by Phil Hall | Aug 12, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage application activity trended higher during the week ending Aug. 7, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis...
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