Housing Market
The Great Refinance Revival: Mortgage Applications Surge 28.5% as Lower Rates Ignite the 2026 Housing Market
In a startling reversal for a sector that has spent years in the doldrums, U.S. mortgage applications skyrocketed by 28.5% in the second week of January 2026. The surge, reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), marks the largest weekly increase in years and signals a potential "