International Economic

US mortgage applications fall 2.7pc to 21-month low

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 14 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell by 2.7% in the week ended 9 October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.
Last week's drop marked the sixth consecutive decline to the lowest level since January 2025 and comes alongside a sharp increase in mortgage rates, with the benchmark 30-year...

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