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One Bright Spot If a Recession Hits? It Might Be Mortgage Rates
While you may expect a similar trend if the U.S. faces a recession in the near term (although a rate decline is not guaranteed), mortgage rates may not go as low as they have in recent years.
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What happens to mortgage rates in a recession?
Recession concerns are back, and for some, that comes with worry for higher mortgage rates. This time, however, it’s unclear how rates might react. If we are, in fact, heading toward a ...
30% Say a Recession Would Make Them More Likely To Buy a Home — but Is That a Good Idea? Experts Weigh In
For the past years, the economy has felt like it’s on a rollercoaster — one minute up, the next, stomach-dropping down. So, ...
Buy now or wait? House hunters fret prices, rates and prospects for economy
Mortgage headwinds remain stubbornly high with this week’s Freddie Mac rate at 6.86%. Southern California home prices remain ...
Homebuyers Believe Recession Is On the Horizon—But Some Hope it Will Make it Easier to Buy
Nearly two-thirds of homebuyers believe a recession is coming, though some hope it will improve conditions for buying a house.
Thinking About Going Back to School in a Recession? The Costs May Surprise You
Recessions often lead to a decrease in state education funding and, as a result, higher tuition. Despite this, enrollment can ...
Fed will avoid rate cuts until sometime in 2026, BNP says
Uncertainty around tariffs and inflation will likely keep the Federal Reserve on hold until sometime in 2026 when it comes to ...
Trump ‘giving very serious consideration’ to spinning off mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he soon planned to decide whether to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the ...
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Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Trump Effect Is Stalling the Housing Market
"At this critical stage of the housing market, it is all about mortgage rates," said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, in a ...