Christopher GarguiloMortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates
Article from HousingWire, March 26, 2026 Concise summary Mortgage rates have increased to 6.62%, closer to 7% than 6%, due to the escalation of the conflict in Iran. The rise in mortgage rates is affecting the housing market, which had shown positive demand before the war, with purchase application data and pending home sales experiencing growth. The conflict's impact on mortgage rates and the housing…
