Mortgage Rates Plummet, Fueling Surge in Demand and Refinancing
TL;DR
Mortgage demand continues to rise as mortgage rates drop to their lowest level since August. The Mortgage Bankers Association's index of mortgage applications increased by 2.8% last week, with the average rate on a 30-year loan falling to 7.17%. The decline in rates has spurred more housing demand, with applications for home purchases rising by 35% and refinancing applications surging by 14%. However, application volume remains down 17% compared to the same time last year due to low inventory and affordability issues in the housing market.
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