Housing and mortgage activity is still sluggish, but the phone is still ringing for these seasoned originators The US housing and mortgage markets aren’t exactly roaring right now, with elevated mortgage rates and an affordability crunch continuing to weigh down on many hopeful buyers. But while some mortgage brokers are feeling the pinch, others are keeping a steady stream of business coming in – the product of years spent honing their marketing strategies and building a rob

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