Mortgage lenders report strong start to 2026 homebuying season
By: Sarah Wolak | Published: 2026-02-13 19:16:27 | Source: www.housingwire.com
Bob Johnson, head of originations at Newrez, is also seeing early-cycle momentum following years of suppressed origination volume.
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“Rates are probably about 80 basis points (bps) or so lower this year versus where they were at the same time last year,” Johnson said. “Certainly this year is more active than it was the same time last year … We’re definitely seeing demand there…
