Homebuyer Mortgage Demand Inches Higher, But Rates Hit Highest Level Since Summer

CNBC, Mar. 24, 2021–Diana Olick
Higher mortgage rates do not appear to be dampening demand for home purchases but are crimping refinance volume. Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 3% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.
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