U.S New Mortgage Applications Spike in Jan (they always do thou)Hi Guys,
Just a quick observation that the current spike in U.S. Mortgage Applications is positive but you can see that it is a fairly consistent trend over the past four years and should probably be taken with a pinch of salt until we see how subsequent months perform.
PUKA
Key data points
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Observation period
Apr 11, 2025
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Forecast
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Highest
112.10 % on Nov 28, 2008
Lowest
−40.50 % on Jan 8, 1993
About United States Mortgage Applications
In the US, the MBA Weekly Mortgage Application Survey is a comprehensive overview of the nationwide mortgage market and covers all types of mortgage originators, including commercial banks, thrift institutions and mortgage banking companies. The entire market is represented by the Market Index which covers all mortgage applications during the week, whether for a purchase or to refinance. The survey covers over 75% of all US retail residential mortgage applications.