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NewEconomyMarketsPolicyReported 2026-10-21 22:25

Housing Market Slumps as Mortgage Applications Fall 18% Year Over Year

Mortgage applications to buy a home fell 18% year over year, with the Purchase Index down 7% from the previous week. Factors include high interest rates, inflation, and elevated oil prices due to the ongoing war with Iran.

Why it matters. Homebuyers face tough affordability conditions, with higher mortgage rates and inflation eroding buying power, affecting the broader economy and real estate sector.

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Who and what it touches

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From Housing market

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Evidence

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