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Soft mortgage data point to housing market weakness

Mortgage approvals fell more than expected in June and lending came in weaker than forecast Bank of England figures showed on Thursday suggesting the housing market will continue to soften.

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Mortgage lending falls in June

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Mortgage lending by the major UK banks dipped in June, showing that housing market activity remained subdued. The number of mortgages approved for people buying a home fell to 34,813 from 36,418 in May, according to the latest data from the British Bankers’ Association.

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British mortgage approvals stall in May

British mortgage approvals stalled unexpectedly in May and a surprise pick up in lending failed to excite analysts who still expect lacklustre housing market activity to accompany a slow economic recovery this year.

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May mortgage approvals stagnate

Mortgage approvals stalled unexpectedly in May and a surprise pick up in lending failed to excite analysts who still expect lacklustre housing market activity to accompany a slow economic recovery this year.

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Mortgage application volume fell off last week

Mortgage applications volume dropped off by 5.9 percent last week even as mortgage rates decreased, a sign the housing market is struggling with government incentives.

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Mortgage application volume falls off last week

Mortgage applications volume dropped off by 5.9 percent last week even as mortgage rates decreased, a sign the housing market is struggling with government incentives, according to a report Wednesday from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Realtors: Low mortgage rates mean it’s high time to buy, sell homes

With mortgage rates in Alaska at a historic low, local realtors say it’s a good time to buy, sell or refinance your home. According to realtors, the Alaska housing market remains strong compared to the Lower 48. They say that means potential home buyers have more buying power and can lock in a low fixed rate.

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Mortgage rates rise slightly but remain near record lows

Lenders are offering an average rate of 4.75% for a 30-year fixed mortgage, up from 4.72% last week, Freddie Mac says. Mortgage rates rose slightly but remained near record lows this week after lenders reported the first increase in six weeks in the number of loan applications by would-be home buyers. But for the housing market, doubt remains about how many people want to buy residential property.

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Mortgage application volume falls 12.2%

WASHINGTON - The number of customers applying for a mortgage to purchase a property fell to the lowest level in 13 years last week, a sign the housing market is struggling without government incentives.

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Mortgage rates continue to drop

The latest data shows that the average rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage declined 2 basis points since the last week to 4.81 percent.

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Mortgage rates continue to drop

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