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7.5% mortgages have been the norm since the 1970s. Here's why they feel less affordable today.

by Caitlin Tan

Yes, mortgage rates were high in the '80s, but the median home cost was around three times the median income. Now, it’s roughly five times.

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Midsize lenders thrived in the third quarter. Can it last?

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Midsize companies have been taking out lots of loans from regional banks, but rising rates could squeeze them as they refinance loans they took out during the pandemic.

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