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04.11.202612:00:00UTC+00U.S. MBA Purchase Index Slips to 131.4, Signaling Softer Mortgage Demand

The U.S. Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Purchase Index eased to 131.4, down from a previous reading of 134.1, according to data updated on 4 November 2026. The decline points to a modest cooling in mortgage applications for home purchases.

The slide in the index suggests that fewer buyers are initiating new mortgage applications compared with the prior reporting period, often a sign of waning housing demand or increased caution among prospective homeowners. While the move is not dramatic, the shift from 134.1 to 131.4 will be watched by market participants for clues on the broader trajectory of the U.S. housing market and consumer appetite for home financing.

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