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Note: the count of housing starts account for a different percent change depending on the overall activity level in the region. For example, starts declined more in the South than in the West ...

Editorial Note ... loans or construction loans. Better Real Estate discount is unavailable in some states. Home improvement financing has a shorter repayment period than a typical mortgage.

For example, if you have a 5/1 ARM ... they'll have to pay off the reverse mortgage. You might need a construction loan if you build a house and need financing to cover permits, supplies, and ...

For example, if the Treasury yield is 4.5%, the mortgage rates might be closer to 6.5%. Note that the mortgage rates move in tandem with the Treasury yield, but opposite to the Treasury rate.