California mortgage applications soar 77% off coronavirus bottom

California house hunters looking to finance a purchase have returned to almost their old buying pace, according to one industry metric.
Real estate watchers often track the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly reports on mortgage applications as a gauge of housing demand. Since the battle against coronavirus became widespread, the association has published a California slice among its national data.
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