Results for New Home Purchases

Despite posting a 6% decline, mortgage applications for new home purchases still came in better than expected considering the time of year. In fact, this is the highest November reading since the index began in 2012.

RISMEDIA, Monday, September 19, 2016— Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 5 percent relative to the previous month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Applications Survey (BAS) data for August 2016
"Applications for new home purchase mortgages were up in August on an unadjusted basis following a sluggish July," says Lynn Fisher, MBA's vice president of Research and Economics. "New home purchase…

Turns out the impact of TRID runs deeper than just a volatile month for mortgage applications. A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that mortgage applications for new home purchases fell by 8% relative to the previous month, partially due to TRID going into effect during the month.

Mortgage applications are down overall in a big way, but there's one sector that's still going strong. Here's a look at the numbers.

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly mortgage application report may be posting lackluster results, but its Builder Application Survey definitely isn’t. Mortgage applications for new home purchases are significantly rising, which is welcome news for homebuyers given the extreme shortage of housing inventory available.

Mortgage applications for new home purchases jumped by 29% compared to the previous month, driven by the improving labor market and low interest rates.

Sales of new homes appeared to have surged in March. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) mortgage applications for new home purchases were up 17 percent from February. The data is not seasonally adjusted. Lynn Fisher, MBA's Vice President of...

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Applications for the purchase of newly constructed single-family homes rose 2 percent in July. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) based this estimate on responses to its Builder Application Survey (BAS) which polls representatives of mortgage subsidiaries...

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With the average time to close on a property at 50 days, here's how you can help your buyers complete a home purchase faster.

A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you.

A new home walkthrough ensures that your builder has met your expectations. Arrive prepared and you'll be that much closer to your finished home.

Being properly prepared when buying a luxury home means the process will go much easier. Making sure the initial steps are done right will result in long term satisfaction with a luxury home purchase.

Are you applying for a mortgage loan? See these tips to prepare, and get approved for a mortgage on the new home you want.

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