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Mortgage Retention Rate Highest in Over a Decade
March 12, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
The retention rate in the fourth quarter of 2025 was the strongest since 2014, thanks to falling interest rates. Retention was especially strong among recently originated loans, ICE found.
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