Outlook uncertain for mortgage companies despite uptick (BizJournals)

Story date: 2008-04-13 09:48:01
Added on: 2008-04-13 22:04:59

While the total amount of loans originated in Birmingham declined within the last year, profits picked up for mortgage lenders in late January and February amid the short-lived refinance boom.


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