The sharp rise in mortgage rates following Trump’s win has had differing impacts on mortgage applications for refinance and home purchase. While refinancing activity continued to decline in November, a rush of buyers trying to beat a further rise in rates meant demand for home purchase mortgages picked-up after the election.
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