Mortgage rates improved after a quick bond-market reversal and lower oil. Here’s what “wait to lock” means with ADP, Mortgage Apps, and Jobless Claims ahead.
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Diplomatic news cooled oil and helped mortgage rates improve today. Many lenders left rates uncommitted early, so pricing can still change fast.
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