Credit unions did significantly better than most lenders in 2016 as the refinance boom continued and the housing market remained strong.

They had expected refinances to fall as mortgage rates rose. Neither happened.

This year? Among eight credit unions serving members from Long Island to Long Beach, most are — once again — anticipating mortgage interest rates will rise and refinances will drop.

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