Unsurprising Surge in Refi Demand Pushes Mortgage Apps Past 3 Year High
By: Mortgage News Daily | Published: 2026-01-23 19:27:00 | Source: www.mortgagenewsdaily.com
Mortgage applications continued to ride the waves from last week’s dip in rates, extending the surge that followed early-January rate volatility. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that applications rose 14.1% for the week ending January 16, adding to the prior week’s sharp increase.
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Refinance demand again led the way. The Refinance Index climbed 20% from the…

