Following the surge in mortgage applications for home purchase in September, due to the introduction of TRID disclosure rules, the fact that applications only dipped marginally in October is a positive sign. While an increase in mortgage rates may weigh on housing demand to some extent over the coming months, a continued easing in credit conditions will provide an offset and allow for a steady rise in lending.
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