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Big Banks Increase Lending on Annual Basis in 1Q
April 16, 2026
Brandon Ivey
BofA, Chase and Wells all increased production by more than 40% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026. But demand for mortgages diminished in March amid rising interest rates.
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