Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 30 March 2018

  • Purchase index -2.1% at 252.3
  • Market index -3.3% at 388.1
  • Refinancing index -4.9% at 1130.1
  • 30-year mortgage rate 4.69% as prev

Headline measures the change in number of applications for mortgages backed by the MBA during the week.

A big fall on the week, but not a data point that holds too much significance in real terms. A general glimpse into the housing market. Not going to matter a lot with all the trade concerns today