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Mortgage Applications to Buy a Home Plummet 24% Annually as Coronavirus Slams Spring Housing
CNBC, Apr. 1, 2020–Diana Olick
The coronavirus appears to be splitting the mortgage market: More borrowers are refinancing to save money on monthly payments, while potential homebuyers are backing away fast.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/01/coronavirus-mortgage-applications-to-buy-a-home-plummet-24percent-annually.html