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Applications fall 10.5% as 30-year fixed rate moves higher

Mortgage applications decreased 10.5% from one week earlier as high oil prices are keeping Treasury yields inflated, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending March 20, 2026. On an unadjusted basis, MBA’s index decreased 10% compared with the previous week. “The threat of higher-for-longer oil…

HighTechLending and Better partner to expand EquitySelect HELOC

HighTechLending announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Better to expand access to home equity lines of credit through its EquitySelect HELOC product, which will be offered through Better’s retail channel, NEO Home Loans. HighTechLending said the partnership is aimed at helping homeowners tap into their home equity. It will target borrowers who may not…