Mortgage Rates Surge, Cooling Housing Market
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Mortgage rates surge for the fifth consecutive week, reaching six point four six percent, up significantly from late Februarys five point nine eight percent. This increase aligns with the Middle East conflict, driving up global energy prices and inflation expectations, which in turn lifts the ten-year Treasury yield. Consequently, borrowing costs rise, potentially dampening the spring buying season as buyers face higher payments and sellers hold onto low rates. Despite these challenges, the housing market is expected to remain resilient due to life changes and job-related moves, but affordability remains a concern. The Federal Reserve has not adjusted its benchmark rate since December, and war-driven inflation talks dim hopes for near-term rate cuts. Shopping around can help well-qualified buyers secure better deals, but market pressures are likely to persist until the conflict subsides.
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