International Economic

US mortgage applications fall 4.4pc

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 06 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 4.4% in the week ended 1 May, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the previous week's 2.6% decline.
The drop came as benchmark mortgage rates rose by eight basis points, reflecting higher long‑term Treasury yields amid surging energy prices, increased underlying inflation and...

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