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30 Sept 2026, 11:00 UTC · 2h ago
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Headline leans bullish. Five claims average −0.48.
Score contradicts the headline.
Leans bullish
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−0.48moderately bearish
What the story claims
5 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 4 new · 1 priced in
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7.58% as of Tuesday, the highest level since November 2023.
Newsays "on Tuesday"
So whatThe 46bps jump from the previous week's 7.12% will likely compress Q4 loan origination volumes for major lenders.
More negative than 99% of claims this week
Weekly refinance application demand dropped 9%, with government refinances specifically declining 13%.
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More negative than 89% of claims this week
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NewMBA release cited for last week
So whatRefinance volume is 56% lower year-over-year, signaling a prolonged slump in non-purchase mortgage revenue.
More negative than 94% of claims this week
Applications for home purchase mortgages fell 4% for the week and are 14% lower than the same week last year.
NewMBA release cited for last week
So whatCombined with accelerating home price gains, these figures suggest a sharper decline in housing turnover for the remainder of 2026.
More negative than 90% of claims this week
Adjustable-rate mortgages accounted for 10.3% of applications, the highest share since October 2025.
NewMBA release cited for last week
So whatThe shift toward ARMs increases credit risk profiles as borrowers seek the 80bps savings over fixed rates.
More negative than 76% of claims this week
National home prices rose 1.9% in July compared to July 2025, accelerating from a 1.6% gain in June.
Priced inS&P Case-Shiller index for July
So whatAccelerating prices despite 7%+ rates indicates a critical supply shortage that prevents prices from correcting.
More negative than 68% of claims this week
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