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Biden Administration Weighs Move to Trim Mortgage Costs as Home Prices Rise

Andrew Ackerman
·5 min read
Biden Administration Weighs Move to Trim Mortgage Costs as Home Prices Rise

Mortgage industry officials say an insurance cut for FHA-backed loans would help entry-level buyers. Republicans say it could increase prices.

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