International Economic

US mortgage applications rise 14.1pc

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 21 Jan 2026

(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications rose 14.1% week-on-week in the week ended 16 January, extending the 28.5% surge in the previous period, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Applications to refinance a mortgage, which are more sensitive to week-to-week volatility, rose 20%, while applications for a mortgage to purchase a...

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