Mortgage Refinance Surge Ends as Rates Jump Higher

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Jan 21, 2026

Refinance applications exploded as rates dipped, offering hope for lower payments—but now rates are surging higher again. What caused the reversal, and is the window closing for good?

Financial market analysis from 21/01/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.

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