High Inflation Leads to Reduced Mortgage Applications
In recent months, high inflation (and higher mortgage rates) took a large toll on mortgage application volumes. Now, they've dropped to the lowest levels in 22 years. The rate hike has been implemented to fight against high inflation. According to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), average 30-year fixed rates rose 2.0% higher year over year.
Purchase applications are down 21% from last year at this time. Applications to refinance a loan have plunged a shocking 75% from one year ago. This year, MBA forecasts total mortgage originations to decline over 35% lower than last year. Analyst...