According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)'s seasonally adjusted index, total mortgage application volume increased 1.8% last week compared with the previous week.For 30-year fixed-rate conforming loans with balances of USD832,750 or less, the average contract interest rate fell from 6.51% to 6.42%, marking the lowest level in one month. The decline boosted refinancing activity, offsetting the impact of weak homebuyer demand.Related NewsFactory Orders MoM for Feb in the United States is 0.0%, unchanged from its last period. The forecast was -0.2%.Refinancing applications, which are more sensitive to interest rate changes, rose 5%. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, homebuyers remained cautious, with purchase applications declining 1%.(to/s)
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