30 Mar, 2026

US mortgage rates jump amid Iran war; housing sector may be in recession

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The war in the Middle East is sending US mortgage rates up again as the housing sector shows new signs of strain.
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After a brief dip to lows not seen since 2022, US mortgage rates are on the rise again. The war in the ...[end of article preview]