Mortgage Rates Rise Just As Buyers Return to Housing Market
Mortgage applications spiked by about 10 percent for the week ending January 5, lenders said.
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Mortgage applications spiked by about 10 percent for the week ending January 5, lenders said.
Consumers are optimistic about the prospect of mortgage interest rates continuing to drop, which could pump life into a stagnant housing market, according to a monthly consumer survey by Fannie Mae. In December, a survey high 31% of consumers indicated they expect mortgage rates to go down, while 31% predict they will go up and 36% expect them to remain the same. Consumers are still pessimistic about homebuying conditions, but 17% indicated it's a good time to buy a home, compared to 14% in Nove
Demand for purchase loans still picked up last week as would-be homebuyers took advantage of rates that are still a full percentage point lower than 2023 highs.
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