US Mortgage Applications Surge As Rates Dip: Is The Industry Moving Out Of The Woods? Plus: Stocks, ETFs To Watch
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
U.S. mortgage applications have increased by 3%, the largest weekly rise in two months, coinciding with a drop in the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages to 7.41%. The decline in mortgage rates is attributed to a reduction in U.S. bond yields, which also saw the 30-year Treasury bond yield fall to 4.53%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has seen a 10% rally over the past month. Morgan Stanley predicts a 3% drop in home prices by the end of 2024 due to improving affordability. Real estate stocks and ETFs like XLRE, PLD, AMT, CSGP, and REM, as well as companies like NREF, BRSP, and ORC, have shown positive market reactions following the news.
November 22, 2023 | 5:04 pm
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American Tower Corp. (AMT) experienced a 1% stock price increase, aligning with the overall positive movement in the real estate sector.
The positive developments in the housing market, indicated by the rise in mortgage applications, may have led to increased investor confidence in real estate-related stocks like AMT.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (BRSP) experienced a 1.4% increase in its stock price, in line with the positive trend in the real estate market.
The positive mortgage application data may be contributing to investor optimism, leading to a rise in BRSP's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
CoStar Group Inc. (CSGP) also enjoyed a 1% rise in its stock price, likely due to the favorable mortgage application data.
The surge in mortgage applications may be creating a positive sentiment around real estate stocks, including CSGP, as investors anticipate a more robust housing market.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) saw a notable 2.2% increase in stock price, potentially benefiting from the positive mortgage market data.
The increase in mortgage applications suggests a healthier real estate finance environment, which could be driving the rise in NREF's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC) saw its stock price increase by 1.2%, likely influenced by the overall positive sentiment in the mortgage and real estate markets.
The rise in mortgage applications, indicating a potentially recovering real estate market, may have positively impacted ORC's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Prologis Inc. (PLD) saw a 1% increase in stock price, potentially benefiting from the positive sentiment in the real estate market.
The increase in mortgage applications and the positive outlook for the real estate market may have contributed to investor optimism, leading to a rise in PLD's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) showed a similar positive performance, likely influenced by the increase in mortgage applications.
As an ETF that tracks mortgage real estate investments, REM's performance is directly impacted by the health of the mortgage market, which is currently showing positive signs.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) rallied over 10% in the past month, likely due to the decrease in U.S. bond yields.
The decrease in bond yields, which is correlated with the performance of TLT, has led to a rally in the ETF. The current trend in mortgage rates may continue to support demand for long-term bonds, potentially benefiting TLT in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) rose 0.7% after the opening bell on Wednesday, following the positive mortgage application data.
The rise in mortgage applications and the subsequent positive outlook for the real estate market have likely contributed to the increase in XLRE's stock price. The ETF's performance is closely tied to the health of the real estate sector, which is currently experiencing a positive trend.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75