Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.

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UK mortgage approvals fall in November

Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activity
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Oil prices end higher to kick off 2025, boosted by a stronger demand outlook

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Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024

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Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

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Wall Street ends 2024 on down note but made substantial gains for the year

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