Homebuilder sentiment, mortgage applications rise on low mortgage rates

After weak home sales data and re-weakening in mortgage applications (but a modest recovery in homebuilder sentiment), expectations were for a slowdown in starts and permits but t.....»»

A rise in interest rates has put a dent in consumers' desire for mortgage applications, but interest in home purchasing remains high as the spring selling season approaches......»»

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in the Mortgage Bankers Association's survey, causing yet another rush to refinance......»»

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in the Mortgage Bankers Association's survey, causing yet another rush to refinance......»»

A mixed week for mortgage rates caused a split in application volume between refinances and purchase loans......»»

Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Tumble In November With homebuilder sentiment at 20 year highs, but mortgage applications stumbling, today's first.....»»

Continued low mortgage rates are keeping bankers busy, as refinance applications continue to rise. Refinance volume helped push total mortgage application volume up 1.5% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers.....»»

Continued low mortgage rates are keeping bankers busy, as refinance applications continue to rise. Refinance volume helped push total mortgage application volume up 1.5% last week compared with the previous week......»»

D.R. Horton Inc topped expectations for quarterly profit and forecast 2020 home sales above analysts' estimates, as cheaper mortgage rates buoyed demand from buyers, sending shares in the biggest U.S. homebuilder up as much as 6%......»»

D.R. Horton Inc topped expectations for profit and revenue in the fourth quarter and forecast 2020 home sales above analysts' estimates, as cheaper mortgage rates buoyed demand from buyers, sending shares in the biggest U.S. homebuilder up 3%......»»

Mortgage interest rates rose last week, but that didn't throw any cold water on the mini-refinance boom that's been going on for the last month......»»

Current borrowers.....»»

A sharp drop in mortgage rates in August was clearly behind the confidence in September, but rates have since reversed......»»

Homebuyers are taking advantage of lower mortgage rates and a slow summer for sellers, and that is driving mortgage applications higher. Total mortgage application volume rose 2.0 % last week compared with the previous week......»»

Low mortgage rates are bringing home buyers back. CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the sentiment in the industry......»»

Reduced mortgage rates and the lowest unemployment in nearly 50 years are driving demand for housing, and Arlington-based homebuilder D.R. Horton is benefiting from the combination of the two. D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), reported home closings for t.....»»

Mortgage interest rates surged last week to their highest level in a month, and consequently homebuyers turned on their heels......»»

Applications for new mortgages rose slightly last week even though mortgage loan rates on a 30-year conventional loan have fallen to levels not seen since September 2017......»»

Mortgage application volume was 40% higher than a year ago, largely because lower rates are strengthening the refinance market......»»

Mortgage application volume was 40% higher than a year ago, largely because lower rates are strengthening the refinance market......»»