Rising mortgage rates zap builder confidence January 17, 2025 by bp56691 The recent rise in mortgage rates, approaching 7.25%, has negatively affected builder sentiment. They need rates in the 6-6.5% range to grow.
The election is over, but mortgage rates have yet to change course November 19, 2024 by bp56691 The trend line for mortgage rates has been the same for several weeks, even as some of the uncertainty tied to the election is fading.