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FHA Lending Slows in Fourth Quarter Despite Refi Spike
March 21, 2025
Brandon Ivey
FHA-to-FHA refis increased by nearly 70% in the fourth quarter while purchase mortgage volume slid 12.4%. United Wholesale Mortgage remained the largest FHA lender in 2024.
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