Banks profit with strong mortgage business - 2004-02-15
Local banks surfed Hernando County's strong housing wave in 2003, which also attracted a new startup to test the waters.
Spurred by low interest rates, thousands flocked to banks seeking mortgages to buy new homes or to refinance existing homes. Local bank chiefs said they expect the trend to slow some but to show continued strength this year.
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