Have mortgage rates peaked or can they go higher?
Summary
HousingWire Daily features lead analyst Logan Motoshami discussing whether mortgage rates have peaked amid rising 10-year yields and geopolitical tensions. Motoshami analyzes how conflict and inflation drive rates to yearly highs near 6.75%, warning that further Fed hawkishness could push them higher. The episode also covers Zillow’s legal battles, credit score pricing nuances, and resilient housing demand data despite the volatile rate environment.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor, and top 5 trending stories
Welcome Logan Motoshami and Miami vibe chat
10-year yield volatility and mortgage rate peaks
Forecast methodology and impact of geopolitical conflict
Ad break: Fund federal science and research
Worst-case scenarios and Fed policy implications
Ad break: Estate Agent Growth
White House influence and bond market dynamics
Purchase application data and housing demand strength
Outro and Housing Wire AI Summit promotion
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