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Congress Passes Housing Bill While Mortgage Rates Hit New Highs—Here's Why
Mortgage rates just surged again this week, even as the latest inflation data came in largely in line with expectations. So what’s really driving mortgage rates higher?In today’s episode of The Rate Update, we break down the major forces moving the housing and mortgage markets right now:• Congress just passed a major housing bill — the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act• Mortgage rates are spiking to new highs again• The Iran conflict is escalating, pushing oil toward $100 per barrel• Inflation pressures from energy could keep rates elevated• The Federal Reserve meets next week, and the bond…
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