★Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, March 15, 2026: Back above 6%
Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross
"Sustained mortgage rates above 6% signal persistent inflation and tighter monetary policy, impacting real estate valuations and securitization markets. This constrains consumer spending and credit growth, potentially reallocating capital from housing-related assets to higher-yielding fixed income, while stressing regional bank balance sheets."
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The Big Market Report Take
For those keeping score, mortgage rates have once again breached the 6% threshold. It appears the market's brief flirtation with affordability is officially over, leaving borrowers to adjust their expectations accordingly.
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