Daily Market Updates: Even more borrowers choose riskier mortgages, as higher interest rates crush affordability

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Even more borrowers choose riskier mortgages, as higher interest rates crush affordability

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Interest rates on mortgages continue to rise, leaving some buyers to choose riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages to find savings.

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