30-year fixed mortgage rate jumps sharply Thursday to 7.45% - cnbc.com
Key takeaway
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates spike to 7.45% as bond yields surge.
- Step 1 · The triggerUS Treasury yields surge, pulling the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate up to 7.45%.
- Step 2 · Knock-onHigher mortgage rates increase monthly payments, reducing affordability and cooling homebuyer demand.
- Step 3 · Knock-onMortgage originations and refinancing volumes fall, pressuring revenue for mortgage financiers like Freddie Mac.
- Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs tied to housing, construction, or consumer durables see demand soften as home sales slow and consumer confidence dips.
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