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15.07.202611:00:00UTC+00U.S. MBA Purchase Index Slides to 157.2, Signaling Softer Mortgage Demand

The U.S. Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Purchase Index declined to 157.2, down from a previous reading of 169.5, according to data updated on 15 July 2026. The drop in the index points to a cooling in mortgage applications for home purchases, a key forward-looking gauge of housing market demand.

A lower Purchase Index typically reflects fewer households applying for loans to buy homes, which can indicate softer buyer interest or increasing affordability pressures. While the data alone does not confirm a broader housing slowdown, the move from 169.5 to 157.2 will be closely watched by analysts and investors as they assess the momentum of the U.S. housing sector and its implications for overall economic activity.

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