Mortgage demand plummets as high rates squeeze buyers
The Mortgage Bankers Association's index of mortgage applications fell to its lowest level since 1996 as consumer demand cooled due to a surge in mortgage rates and low housing inventory.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association's index of mortgage applications fell to its lowest level since 1996 as consumer demand cooled due to a surge in mortgage rates and low housing inventory.