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South Florida Cities Dominate 2026 Hispanic Entrepreneur Rankings

WalletHub ranks South Florida cities as top destinations for Hispanic entrepreneurs in 2026.

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WalletHub released its 2026 rankings of the best U.S. cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs. [1] Mike Fratantoni, SVP and chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, stated that mortgage rates reached their highest levels in four weeks due to investor concerns about inflation and growing deficits. [2] The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $832,750 or less increased to 6.79% from 6.78%. [3] The share of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) returned to 8%, marking its highest level in five weeks as borrowers opted for riskier loans with lower rates. [4] Total mortgage application volume rose 0.8% for the week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. [5] Fort Lauderdale ranked number two in the 2026 rankings for Hispanic entrepreneurs. [6] Miami came in fourth place in the 2026 rankings. [7] Pembroke Pines took the top spot at number one in the 2026 rankings. [8]
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  1. WalletHub released its 2026 rankings of the best U.S. cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs. · WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
  2. Mike Fratantoni, SVP and chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, stated that mortgage rates reached their highest levels in four weeks due to investor concerns about inflation and growing deficits. · CNBCUnited States
  3. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $832,750 or less increased to 6.79% from 6.78%. · CNBCUnited States
  4. The share of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) returned to 8%, marking its highest level in five weeks as borrowers opted for riskier loans with lower rates. · CNBCUnited States
  5. Total mortgage application volume rose 0.8% for the week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. · CNBCUnited States
  6. Fort Lauderdale ranked number two in the 2026 rankings for Hispanic entrepreneurs. · WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
  7. Miami came in fourth place in the 2026 rankings. · WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
  8. Pembroke Pines took the top spot at number one in the 2026 rankings. · WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
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