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Industry News

December 16, 2008

Refinance Applications Increase

Refinance applications have tripled according to a recent report by the Mortgage Bankers Association.  Borrowers applied as mortgage rates fell after the Federal Reserve announced that in an effort to stabilize the mortgage market, it would purchase debt backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mac and Federal Home Loan Banks.