Mortgage rates drop for the first time in 2 months, but demand still falls further
Mortgage rates finally came down a little, but borrowers are still having trouble getting into the housing market.
CNBC reports: Mortgage rates finally came down a little, but borrowers are still having trouble getting into the housing market.
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