Higher Rates Hit Mortgage Apps, But Only Modestly

Mortgage applications dipped only modestly as rates rose, showing demand is still holding up. For mortgage professionals, that means higher rates are pressuring volume, but not yet causing a sharp drop in borrower activity.

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2 min readMay 8, 2026

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