This week in the housing market, mortgage rates resumed their upward movement, mortgage applications continued their downward movement and industry experts weighed in on the arrival of the next recession.
This week in the housing market, mortgage rates were mostly flat, mortgage application volume was down and the Sun Belt is shining with new single-family home construction.
The latest news from the housing industry finds mortgage rates dipping slightly while home sales decelerate and reverse mortgages gain greater attention.
Gainers
Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNA) surged 70.5% to close at $0.1330 on Thursday after declining 9% on Wednesday. Allena Pharmaceuticals recently reported a $2.8 million registered direct offering.
More homebuyers were taking out mortgages despite climbing rates while the tight housing inventory is showing signs of improving. Nonetheless, many homebuyers are not optimistic about the housing market’s near future.