Events · who it helps and who it hurts

MBA weekly mortgage applications

The weekly count of mortgage applications.

Not on our calendar

The reads below are for when more people apply for mortgages than expected. Expect the opposite when fewer people apply.

Sectors

Consumer CyclicalUsually helpsMore buyers for homebuilders.

Financial ServicesUsually helpsMore mortgages in the pipeline.

Basic MaterialsLittle effectLittle direct link.

Communication ServicesLittle effectLittle direct link.

Consumer DefensiveLittle effectLittle direct link.

EnergyLittle effectLittle direct link.

HealthcareLittle effectLittle direct link.

IndustrialsLittle effectLittle direct link.

Real EstateLittle effectLittle direct link.

TechnologyLittle effectLittle direct link.

UtilitiesLittle effectLittle direct link.

Where each sector’s relative strength sits this week is on the rotation board.

Mortgage FinanceUsually helpsApplications are their pipeline.

Residential ConstructionUsually helpsMore buyers on the way.