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Mortgage demand surge hits 6-week peak amid falling interest rates
Posted on November 24, 2023 |
Mortgage interest grew by 3% as rates continued to fall, signaling a positive trend.
The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages drops to 7.41%, down from 7.61%, with points decreasing to 0.62.
Refinance applications go up by 2%, staying only 4% lower than the same week a year ago, even though rates are 75 basis points higher.
Mortgage applications for home purchases increase by 4% week to week but remain 20% lower than one year ago.
The average loan size for a home purchase drops to $403,600, the lowest since January 2023, indicating more first-time homebuyers.
Despite a small increase in mortgage demand, the housing market remains weak, with October's existing home sales hitting a 13-year low.