If you\u2019re reading this for the first time, our goal is simple: to give you a clear, high-level view of what\u2019s happening with mortgage rates\u2014and why it matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since Monday, March 24th, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have increased by 0.125% week-over-week<\/strong>, continuing their gradual upward trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the move may seem small, it reflects a market that\u2019s still searching for direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was a relatively quiet week in terms of economic data, but that doesn\u2019t mean markets stood still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, global uncertainty\u2014particularly surrounding the Iran conflict\u2014played a major role<\/strong>, creating volatility across oil prices and, in turn, influencing mortgage rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As oil prices fluctuate, inflation expectations can shift, which directly impacts the bond market and mortgage rate movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent labor data is beginning to show signs of a gradual slowdown in hiring<\/strong>, though the job market remains resilient overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While layoffs remain low, the data suggests that workers may be taking longer to find new employment<\/strong>, and some may be shifting toward gig or contract work rather than filing for unemployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upcoming week brings a mix of housing and retail data, but all eyes are on the labor market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With rates continuing to edge higher and uncertainty still in play, timing and strategy matter more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re considering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now is a great time to have a conversation and build a plan around current market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have questions or want to talk through your scenario? We\u2019re always here to help.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re reading this for the first time, our goal is simple: to give you a clear, high-level view of what\u2019s happening with mortgage rates\u2014and why it matters. \ud83d\udcca Where Rates Stand This Week Since Monday, March 24th, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have increased by 0.125% week-over-week, continuing their gradual upward trend. While the move […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-595648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletter"],"yoast_head":"\n
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