# Market Update: Mortgage Rates Hit 4-Year Low

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Podcast: [The Educated HomeBuyer | First Time Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates & Housing Market Updates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-educated-homebuyer-first-time-home-buyer-tips-mortgage-rates-housing-market-updates-5050192)
Published: 2026-02-26T23:02:49+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeducatedhomebuyer/episodes/Market-Update-Mortgage-Rates-Hit-4-Year-Low-e3flslo
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## Resource

Start your stress-free loan journey today⁠ ⁠Join Rate Watch – we’ll watch rates for you⁠ Questions? Email us: ⁠info@theeducatedhomebuyer.com Mortgage rates dropped sharply last week but will the trend continue? In this LIVE episode, we’re breaking down what’s really driving mortgage rates, how the latest inflation and jobs data impact the housing market, and what it all means for buyers and homeowners heading into 2026 so you can make smart decisions and become The Educated HomeBuyer. Connect with Us 👇 Jeb Smith | Huntington Beach Realtor / Orange County Real Estate DRE #01407449 | Real Broker Josh Lewis | Huntington Beach Certified Mortgage Consultant NMLS 234220 | CA DRE 01209148 | BuyWise Mortgage Call/Text: 714-916-5727

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