Mortgage Rates Rise Above 6% as Spring Homebuying Begins
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- •Mortgage rates in the US hit above 6% on March 13, 2026, the highest since September 2025.
- •The spring homebuying season started with mortgage rates at this elevated level, affecting market dynamics.
- •An economist linked high oil prices to upward pressure on mortgage rates as of March 13, 2026.
- •Higher mortgage rates reduce affordability for buyers and create challenges for sellers in setting home prices.
- •The rate increase follows a period of lower rates earlier in the year, shifting market conditions.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If mortgage rates continue to rise above 6.5% homebuyers may delay purchases, leading to slower housing market activity and potential price adjustments by sellers.
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Rising mortgage rates often follow increases in Treasury yields, which affect borrowing costs for home loans.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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FINANCECNBC - Top NewsMortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing marketFINANCECNBC - Top News'High oil prices are not good for mortgage rates,' economist says. What homebuyers should knowFINANCEMarketWatch - Top StoriesMortgage rates are back above 6%. So spring homebuying season kicks off with a tricky calculation for both buyers and sellers.