USA Today told readers that low mortgage rates "trigger race to buy, refinance." The second part of this sentence is true.The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) index for applications for refinancing has soared in recent weeks. However, the MBA purchase applications index remains near its low point for this downturn.
--Dean Baker
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