Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 20 November 2020

  • Market index 863.6 vs 831.5 prior
  • Purchase index 314.6 vs 303.9 prior
  • Refinancing index 4,077.7 vs 3,901.6 prior
  • 30-year mortgage rate 2.92% vs 2.99% prior

The long-term mortgage rate fell to a survey low in the past week and that is continuing to spur housing market activity, with purchases and refinancing both jumping. After a bit of a slow period in mid-September to October, we're starting to see more of a pickup again.