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19.08.202611:00:00UTC+00US MBA Mortgage Applications Slip 0.4% After Prior Week’s Strong Gain

US mortgage demand cooled slightly in the latest week, with MBA Mortgage Applications slipping 0.4% week-over-week, following a 3.6% increase in the previous period. The data, updated on 19 August 2026, indicate a modest pullback after a solid prior-week gain.

The week-over-week comparison shows that while activity remains relatively resilient, momentum has eased. The “previous” figure of 3.6% reflected the change from two weeks ago to last week, whereas the latest -0.4% reading captures the change from last week to the current week. For market observers, the shift suggests that borrowers may be turning more cautious after recent strength in applications, though the decline is marginal rather than a sharp reversal.

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