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Credit Availability Improves With New Jumbo Programs

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Credit Availability Improves With New Jumbo Programs 
by: Jann Swanson -The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) noted this morning that mortgage credit was slightly more available in March than it was in February. The Association's Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose to 114.00 from 113.5 in February. Higher index values indicate higher credit availability or looser guidelines. 

Mike Fratantoni, MBA's Chief Economists said, "Consistent with past months, many lenders and investors are providing borrowers seeking higher loan amounts with a broader range of financing options by introducing new jumbo loan programs. Over the month, some lenders made a complete exit from wholesale lending operations, while other lenders moved to enter that space or expanded operations." >>Read More Mortgage News Daily

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