Tracking weekly home-loan application volumes, the mortgage purchase index measures buyer demand for new purchase loans, distinct from refinancing activity. Lenders and economists monitor this metric to gauge housing-market momentum and predict future sales trends. Real estate agents, investors, and policymakers benefit from its early signals, using shifts to adjust strategies or assess economic health.
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