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2026.06.0311:00:00UTC+00U.S. MBA Purchase Index Slips to 164.8, Signaling Softer Mortgage Demand

The U.S. MBA Purchase Index retreated to 164.8, down from the previous reading of 169.7, according to data updated on 3 June 2026. The decline highlights a cooling in mortgage demand for home purchases, suggesting some loss of momentum in the housing market.

While the index remains relatively elevated by historical standards, the step down from 169.7 to 164.8 may reflect buyers reacting to financing costs, affordability constraints, or broader uncertainty in the economic outlook. Market participants will be watching subsequent weekly readings closely to determine whether this move marks the start of a more persistent softening in purchase activity or a temporary pause in demand.

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