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Homebuilders bet on 1% mortgage rates to wake up U.S. buyers
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
With the average mortgage rate near 6%, U.S. homebuyers are looking at the most affordable monthly payments in a year. But San Antonio real estate agent Tavyn Weyman knows how to get them lower — much lower. Sagen sees earnings dip, offset by stronger mortgage insurance growth
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Mortgage insurer Sagen’s premiums climbed 32% from last year as lower rates fuel housing demand, but softer investment income pulled net earnings down to $119 million.
