Optimal Blue: February mortgage rate locks up 9% from January
Housing Wire • 3/10/2026
Summary
Mortgage rate locks increased by 9% in February compared to January, as reported by Optimal Blue's February 2026 Market Advantage report. The rise in mortgage rate locks was attributed to lower borrowing costs, which helped attract more homebuyers back into the market.
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