MBA: Economic worries slow growth of mortgage applications

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Mortgage applications slightly inched forward for the week ending on March 15, 2019, according to the newest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. MBA Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting Joel Kan said mortgage rates declined once again, as concerns about the slowing global economy and status of Brexit drove investors’ demand for U.S. Treasuries.