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Optimal Blue: Spring Homebuying Season Kicks Off With Increase in Origination Activity

Optimal Blue, Plano, Texas, released its February 2024 Originations Market Monitor report, finding an increase in monthly purchase mortgage locks. That propelled a net increase in origination activity despite the interest rate environment.

March 13, 2024 | By Anneliese Mahoney

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.

January 18, 2024 | By Michael Tucker

Optimal Blue: Lock Volume Nearly Flat; Rate Headwinds Continue in October

Mortgage rate-lock volume was virtually flat in October compared to September; however, when adjusting for the extra business day, volume was down 4%, reported Optimal Blue, Plano, Texas.

November 14, 2023 | By Michael Tucker
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