Mar 30 (edited) • General discussion
The Conflict Connection Nobody's Explaining
Mortgage rates have surged to their highest point of 2026 — hitting 6.47% according to Zillow — a 60 basis point jump in under a month that translates to roughly $160 more per month on a $400,000 loan. The driver is a direct chain reaction: U.S.-Iran conflict escalation pushed oil prices higher, reigniting inflation fears, triggering a bond selloff, and lifting Treasury yields — which mortgage rates follow in lockstep. The fallout is already showing up in the data, with MBA reporting a 10.5% weekly drop in mortgage applications and refinance activity down 15%. The critical near-term pivot point is the March jobs report dropping Friday, April 3rd — a soft number could pull rates back quickly, while a strong one may keep them elevated. For real estate professionals, the takeaway is simple: this is exactly the moment to stay visible, educate clients on what's driving the volatility, and remind buyers that even at today's rates, they're still below where the market was a year ago.
Are you planning to reach out to your buyers this week about the rate spike?
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✅ Yes — already on it
📅 Yes — planning to this week
🤔 Not sure what to say
❌ No — waiting to see what happens Friday
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The Conflict Connection Nobody's Explaining
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