Daily Market Updates: Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week, but more borrowers still sought savings in riskier loans

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Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week, but more borrowers still sought savings in riskier loans

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Mortgage rates have fallen over the past two weeks, but demand is only slightly higher, and more borrowers are looking for savings in riskier loans.

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