International Economic

US mortgage applications down 1pc

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications slipped 1% in the week ended 21 August, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the prior week's 0.4% decline.
The shift reflected only a modest uptick in the average 30‑year mortgage benchmark, which remains close to its highest level in a year. Yields on...

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