Refinance Demand Buoys Mortgage Applications Uptick — RISMedia
By: Beth McGuire | Published: 2026-02-18 19:33:13 | Source: www.rismedia.com
Steady rates remaining in the low 6% range continue fueling refinance demand, rising the tide for a small increase this week in overall mortgage applications, as tracked by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
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According to the latest Market Composite Index—MBA’s measure of mortgage loan activity volume and includes purchases and refinances—increased…

