With "subprime" mortgages in the news, who are the largest producers of this product? Wells Fargo leads the
subprime list with a 14% market share, followed by HSBC, New Century, Countrywide, Fremont, Citi, Option One,
Ameriquest, WAMU, and First Franklin (5% market share).
What did most company's locks do last week? Overall applications decreased 10.2% although it is 4% higher
than four weeks ago, and 9% above its year-ago level. Purchase applications decreased 5.9% but are 9% higher
than four weeks ago (4% below its year-ago level). Refinancing decreased 14.6% but is 2% higher than four
weeks ago and 39% above its year-ago level.
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