July affordability bump signals purchase surge window

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BREAKING — National Mortgage News reports that July brought an unexpected affordability improvement for prospective buyers, with lower median loan amounts and wage growth that outpaced mortgage spending offsetting the pressure of continued rate increases, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This dynamic creates a narrower but real window where purchasing power expands even as the broader rate environment remains challenging.

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