Survey data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that new mortgage applications decreased by 1.9 percent.
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Updated May 20
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What happened
Survey data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that new mortgage applications decreased by 1.9 percent.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Industry average retention rates are reported amid conflict over lowering interest rates, involving the FED, Trump administration, and the mortgage industry.Sub-event
Coronavirus continues to create instability in the housing market, leading to a reported drop in mortgage applications.1 source
Specific statistic of 5.2% decrease in applications reported on May 20.1 source
MBA survey shows a 9.7% decrease in mortgage applications.1 source
Application volume in the mortgage market declined by 1.9 percent.1 source
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- MBA survey reports increases in commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- housingwireMortgage applications fall significantly as coronavirus continues to hit housing market
- mba_newsroomMortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey | MBA
- mba_newsroomMortgage Applications Decreased Over a Two-Week Period in Latest MBA Weekly Survey | MBA
- mba_newsroomMortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey | MBA
- mba_newsroomMortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey | MBA