New-home mortgage demand continues slide in July
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Scotsman Guide reports that new-home mortgage demand extended its decline through July, with the Mortgage Bankers Association attributing the slide to higher financing costs dampening both applications and sales. The pattern reflects what builders and prospective buyers have faced for months: as carrying costs rise, the math on a new purchase tightens, and many households step back to wait for more favorable conditions. The excerpt offers no specific figures, but the directional signal is clear enough—this corner of the housing market remains under pressure.
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