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Mortgage Rates Hit 6.57% — Applications Plummet 10.4%

4/1/2026

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Story summary
  • Mortgage rates rose to 6.57%, the highest since last August.
  • The rise is attributed to ongoing inflation fears linked to the war with Iran.
  • Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.4%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
  • Refinance applications fell 17% from the previous week.
  • Fratantoni, MBA's chief economist, notes refinance volumes are down over 40% from last month.