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Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates increasing for the fourth straight week.

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Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

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Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

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Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

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