• U.S. weekly mortgage applications edge down

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3 July 2019

U.S. weekly mortgage applications edge down

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported on Wednesday the mortgage application volume in the U.S. edged down 0.1 percent in the week ended June 28, following a 1.3 percent rise in the previous week.

According to the report, refinance applications dropped 1.2 percent, while applications to purchase a home climbed 1.1 percent.

Meanwhile, the average fixed 30-year mortgage rate increased to 4.07 percent from 4.06 percent.

“In a week of mixed mortgage rate movements across the various loan types, the 30-year fixed rate finished slightly higher than last week, but was still close to lows last seen in 2016,” said Joel Kan, an MBA economist.

“A still-strong job market, improving affordability and lower mortgage rates continue to support growth,” added Kan.

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