Mortgage demand stays under pressure with rates near 6.8%

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Scotsman Guide reports that mortgage demand remains constrained with rates hovering near 6.8 percent, and purchase applications have lingered below year-ago levels for weeks. The persistence of elevated rates continues to compress borrower activity, leaving conventional purchase channels crowded and competitive.

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