International Economic

US mortgage applications increase 3.4pc as borrowing costs decline

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 28 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications increased 3.4% in the week ended 23 October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, snapping a seven‑week slide that had taken activity to its lowest level since January 2025.
Applications to purchase a home slid 3.8% on the week, while refinancing activity, which...

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