✉news BusinessReal Estate first seen 11 h ago, last 39 min ago, peak #6
Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Deepening Homeowners' Lock-In Effect
Original: As Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger
Mortgage rates in the United States have reached 7%, strengthening the so-called lock-in effect, in which homeowners with cheaper existing loans refuse to sell and take on a new, costlier mortgage. The development tightens housing supply and keeps prices elevated, leaving prospective buyers facing both high borrowing costs and limited inventory.
Why now: A 7% mortgage rate directly affects affordability and housing market activity, prompting widespread concern among buyers, sellers and economists.
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- As Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger · Bloomberg.com
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