The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that applications for a mortgage refinance rose by 26.4 percent during the week ending January 13, 2012 compared to the previous week. The MBA’s Refinance Index reached the highest level since August 8, 2011 and the refinance share of mortgage applications rose to 82.2 percent. “Interest rates dropped last [...]

Many homeowners have decided a new home loan should be part of their financial resolutions for 2012, as mortgage applications for a home refinance rose last week. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a sharp increase in the number of applications for mortgage refinancing during the week ending December 2, up 15.3 percent over the [...]