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Optimal Blue: December Brought Significant Growth in Rate/Term Refinance Volume
Interest rate drops in late 2023 spurred big changes, including a 43% increase in rate/term refinance volume between November and December, according to Optimal Blue, Plano, Texas.
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Single-Family Housing Starts Fall 8.6% in December
Single-family housing starts fell 8.6% in December to 1.03 million, the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD announced Thursday.
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Call for Nominations: MBA NewsLink 2024 Tech All-Star Awards
The MBA NewsLink 2024 Tech All-Star Awards nomination period is underway.