High Inflation Drives Mortgage Rates Above 7% This week saw a significant increase in mortgage rates, pushing past the 7% threshold and dampening the enthusiasm of potential homebuyers. The rise in rates comes amid persistent high inflation, challenging the previously held optimism for a Federal Reserve rate cut in time for the spring buying season. Specifically, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed from 6.97% to a peak of 7.13% on February 13, as per Mortgage News Daily, before settling at 7.03%. This upward trend in mortgage rates is making entering the housing market harder than ever. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Crude Prices Dip Below $75 Amid Ceasefire Talks Between Israel and Hamas READ MORE From 68 Cents to $18: The Inflation Shockwave at McDonald's READ MORE Gold Price Forecast: CommerzBank Says Gold Unlikely To Leave its Trading Range READ MORE Gold Trades at Record Highs, But Will It Lose Its Shine? READ MORE February Sees First Drop in Consumer Confidence Since November, Signaling Economic Unease READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment
