Banking

Mortgage Debt Growth Stalls as “Home ATM” Activity Diminishes

In Q3 2025, mortgage debt remained flat, signaling a slowdown in home equity borrowing, with implications for housing market dynamics.

Banking

Household Net Worth Grows Amid Rising Debt: Insights from the Fed's Q3 2025 Report

The Fed's Q3 2025 Flow of Funds report highlights a $6.1 trillion rise in household net worth, despite increasing debt pressures.

Markets

December Housing Sales Show Early Signs of Yearly Improvement

December exhibited a 2.5% year-over-year increase in housing sales in select markets, contrasting November's declines.

Banking

Mortgage Applications Drop Significantly in Latest MBA Survey

Recent data shows a 9.7% decline in mortgage applications, reflecting a dip in both refinancing and purchase activity as rates stabilize.

Banking

Light Vehicle Sales Increased to 16.0 Million SAAR in December

The BEA reported that light vehicle sales were at 16.0 million in December on a seasonally adjusted annual basis (SAAR). This was up 1.9% from the sal...