30-year fixed at 60-year low
Fixed-rate loans remain at or near record lows
9-week streak for record-low 30-year rates
Requests for refinancings account for 8 in 10 loan applications
Refi boom shows signs of easing
30-year fixed-rate mortgage slips to 4.56%
Homeowners taking advantage of refi opportunities
Refinancings account for nearly 8 in 10 mortgage applications
Demand for refis at highest level since April 2009
Principal reductions to be offered to 45K borrowers
Lower rates offset by increased fees
Mortgage rates expected to hit 6% this year
Impact of Fed's MBS exit may be tempered by Fannie, Freddie purchases
Demand for refis, purchase loans up
30-year fixed-rate near 5% again