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It Was Harder to Get a Mortgage in September, Data Shows
Motley Fool.com, Oct. 12, 2020–Maurie Backman
September was a good time to get a mortgage from an interest rate perspective. The 30-year loan averaged under 3% that month. But despite the low rates, many mortgage applicants struggled to get a home loan. The reason? Lenders imposed higher standards for borrowers. (MBA mention)
https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/mortgages/articles/it-was-harder-to-get-a-mortgage-in-september-data-shows/