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Re-Fi? Standby … Rates are not great right now

Andy Uhler Oct 19, 2018
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Re-Fi? Standby … Rates are not great right now

Andy Uhler Oct 19, 2018
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Five years ago, refinancing made up 75 percent of the mortgage business. Today, it’s just around 37 percent. With climbing interest rates, demand has dipped and the mortgage industry is poised to shed jobs.

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