Consumer confidence makes gains in March
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30-year fixed falls to 9-month low
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But next week's payroll, production reports likely to dump on economy
Opt-out clause would make it easier for borrowers to defend against deceptive lenders
Long-term mortgage rates float just above 5.5%
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