Credit history was cited less by lenders last year as a reason for denying an application for a refinance, while debt-to-income ratio persisted as the top reason for rejecting applications for a purchase mortgage. (Includes data table.)

Consumer complaints filed with the CFPB increased across all categories during the first quarter. Issues with student loans were up 34.1% from the fourth quarter. (Includes two data tables.)

While several complaint categories saw increases during the fourth quarter, consumer issues tied to student loans and credit cards declined. (Includes two data tables.)