Home Loans Surge As Borrowers Take Advantage of Lower Rates
The demand to finance a home surged as mortgage applications increased 3.1% for the week ending August 1, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The increase comes after applications decreased 3.8% the week prior. In addition, mortgage interest rates remained fairly steady at 6.72% for a 30-year fixed mortgage, for the week ending July 31, according