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Western Alliance Makes Major Bet on Mortgage Banking

Western Alliance Makes Major Bet on Mortgage Banking

The COVID-19 pandemic created a boom in mortgage banking, which in turn is creating new opportunities for many banks. In the early days of the pandemic, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to 0%. This reduction kicked off a refinancing wave that turned into a record year for mortgage originators.