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Mortgage Demand Drops as Rates Rise

Homebuyer mortgage demand dropped for the first time in over a year. Low confidence in the economy is affecting buyers and homeowners.

This is slowing demand for mortgages. Mortgage rates have been rising recently.

In the United Kingdom, some house prices fell amid uncertainty over the Iran war. Rising rates and weak demand are slowing the housing market.

Klear Note Mortgage rates are interest charges banks add when lending money for home purchases. Higher rates make monthly payments bigger, so fewer people can afford to buy homes.

Key Terms 2
mortgage
a loan used to buy a home, paid back over time
consumer sentiment
how confident people feel about the economy and spending
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