Purchase loan requests rise 3% week over week as mortgage rates ease but remain down 39% from the same time a year ago
As mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2022 highs, all eyes will be on Federal Reserve as policymakers conduct their final meeting of the year next week
Research firm 'optimistic' that applications will bounce back
Purchase loan demand up 26 percent from year ago
Fed's QE2 plan spurs fears of inflation
Refinancings account for nearly 8 in 10 mortgage applications
Demand for refis, purchase loans up
Applications for refinancings off 16%
Adjustments made for holiday-shortened week
Applications for purchase loans edge up