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US mortgage applications fall 4.1pc as mortgage rates hit 16‑month high

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 16 Sep 2026

(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 4.1% in the second week of September, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the 2.7% decline seen previously and marking the sharpest drop in seven weeks.
Applications to refinance a mortgage slid 9%, while applications to purchase a home edged 1% lower, reflecting...

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