✉news BusinessReal Estate first seen 2 h ago, last 22 min ago, peak #8
Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Deepening Lock-In Effect
Original: As Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger
US mortgage rates have climbed to 7%, strengthening the lock-in effect in which homeowners holding low-rate loans stay put rather than sell and take on a costlier mortgage. The trend, highlighted by Bloomberg, further restricts housing inventory and keeps homes less affordable for buyers, worsening conditions in an already tight market.
Why now: Rising mortgage rates directly affect home affordability and the housing market, a topic of broad concern.
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Evidence
- As Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger · Bloomberg.com
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