Mortgage applications decrease, fueled by rise in FHA rates The Citizen 5 years ago Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% week over week, even as rates stayed near historic lows. Source: Inman News Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Mortgage applications rise 2.2%DateJuly 8, 2020In relation to15-year mortgageHomebuyers came out in force last week, and rates are trending downDateNovember 26, 2025In relation toconforming loansFirst-time homebuyers may be driving FHA, VA loan surgeDateAugust 24, 2022In relation toARM loans