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Mortgage Rates Hit 6.55% as Applications Plummet 10.9%

3/26/2026

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Mortgage rates rose to 6.55% for a 30-year fixed loan, as housing applications fell 10.9%.
The increase follows rising Treasury yields, with the 10-year yield at 4.41%.
Gino Fronti notes oil-driven inflation may take months to affect rates.
Analysts predict a challenging spring market, with home prices rising about 1.8% this year.

History

Historical Context

The Great Recession, which officially lasted from December 2007 to June 2009, was triggered by the bursting of the housing bubble and the subprime mortgage crisis. Home values plummeted by nearly 30% on average, leading to widespread foreclosures and a peak unemployment rate of 10% in October 2009. The Federal Reserve's response included lowering interest rates to near zero, influencing today's mortgage rates, which stand at 6.55%.

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Story summary

Mortgage rates rose to 6.55% for a 30-year fixed loan, as housing applications fell 10.9%.
The increase follows rising Treasury yields, with the 10-year yield at 4.41%.
Gino Fronti notes oil-driven inflation may take months to affect rates.
Analysts predict a challenging spring market, with home prices rising about 1.8% this year.

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