ICE: Mortgage affordability at four-year high after rates fell in January
Housing Wire • 2/9/2026
Summary
Mortgage rates declined in early January, creating refinance opportunities for nearly 5 million borrowers. This decline has resulted in housing affordability reaching a four-year high, as reported by ICE Mortgage Technology's February 2026 Mortgage Monitor Report.
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Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
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Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1285/48)
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