The MBA Mortgage Applications Index fell 5.7% with purchase applications declining 4.8% and refinancing applications dropping 8.0%.
Housing starts totaled 1.401 million in April (consensus 1.405 million) following a revised 1.371 million in March (from 1.420 million).
Building permits totaled 1.416 million (consensus 1.438 million) following a revised 1.437 million in March (from 1.413 million).