US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 3 August -3.0% vs -2.6% prior - ConsultFX

US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 3 August -3.0% vs -2.6% prior

Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 8 August - Purchase index 233.1 vs 237.9 prior - Market index 342.5 vs 353.1 prior - Refinancing index 927.6 vs 971.3 prior Headline measures the change in number of applications for mortgages backed by the MBA during the week. A further dip in mortgage activity on the week