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Mortgage Applications (Jan.)

The latest weakness of mortgage applications for home purchase may suggest that the recent improvement in home sales is not built on solid foundations. While strict credit scoring and widespread negative equity are still significant limitations, some easing in these constraints may allow housing demand to continue recovering.

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