http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/01142009_mba_mortgage_applications.aspWeekly mortgage applications in the United States rose in the week ending Jan. 9, according to data released from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Wednesday, which reported a 15.8% week-over-week increase in applications. In the previous weekenCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31106.96)http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/01142009_mba_mortgage_applications.asp#44671Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:49:46 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:44671Ryan HasselmeierWe have also seen an increase in applications submitted to us as brokers, but are finding that loan modification are some borrowers only route. We are excited to just be seeing people return to action. Helping borrowers with a loan modification is disheartening but definatly good for the economy when they keep their house and have breathing room financially.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=44671" width="1" height="1">