The latest quarterly credit trends analysis by Experian shows that mortgage originations increased by 10 percent over one year ago. More importantly, the data shows a 29 percent increase in home purchases from the prior quarter and a decrease in refinance activity.
Additionally, home-equity lines of credit (HELOCs) increased significantly (30 percent over last year), providing further evidence of an improving real-estate market.
Source: Mortgage originations increase by 10 percent from a year ago