Mortgage rates fall again, but are borrowers stretching budgets too far?
With 30-year conforming rates at 6.86% this week, applications rose 3.6%, but stress is visible in FHA and VA portfolios
With 30-year conforming rates at 6.86% this week, applications rose 3.6%, but stress is visible in FHA and VA portfolios
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Why it matters
Falling mortgage rates and rising applications are notable for credit-market professionals, especially given stress signs in FHA and VA portfolios, but this is routine market activity without immediate systemic or regulatory impact.
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HousingWire
Mortgage rates fall again, but are borrowers stretching budgets too far?
With 30-year conforming rates at 6.86% this week, applications rose 3.6%, but stress is visible in FHA and VA portfolios