Glenn McCullom

Mortgage refinance applications reached their highest level in three years as interest rates plunged last week in the aftermath of the Federal Open Market Committee's March meeting.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending March 29.

Average mortgage rates fell by their largest amount in more than 10 years last week as bond yields fell in reaction to the March 20 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

There was a huge rise in mortgage refinance application activity due to the large drop in interest rates following last week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending March 22.

Mortgage applications increased last week but unlike the prior period, it was driven by refinance volume as interest rates fell to a one-year low, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending March 15.

Mortgage rates declined across the board this week, which should make home buying more attractive although there are continuing concerns about inventory, according to Freddie Mac.

Purchase application volume increased, both week-to-week and year-over-year, as high-end buyers as well as those that need government loans entered the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Mortgage industry hiring and new job appointments for the week ending March 8.