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Business● Low2h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

Mortgage rates drop for the third straight week, but homebuyers are still leaving the market

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CNBC · North America

Mortgage rates came down again last week, but mortgage demand from homebuyers continued to decline, as high home prices and inflation stretch affordability.

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