Iran tensions push U.S. mortgage rates to multi-month high
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Mortgage rates rose to 6.22% for the 30-year fixed, the highest in more than three months, as the US‑Iran conflict boosted energy prices and inflation concerns; the 10-year Treasury yield climbed and mortgage applications fell about 10%, signaling spring homebuying could cool.
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