Lending for new single-family homes jumped 11% from a year ago and 26% from February, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Financial institutions that are members could gain access to expedited funding through a Fed partnership and advances secured by a broader range of collateral.
Adjustable rate mortgages accounted for 12% of total home loan volume in March, reaching its highest share of the market since October 2022.
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