Episode
WTF Just Happened To Mortgage Interest Rates - EP223
- Podcast
- The Educated HomeBuyer | First Time Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates & Housing Market Updates
- Published
- May 25, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1214
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Summary
First-time home buyers: mortgage rates just moved fast, and understanding what’s driving them could help you make a smarter home buying decision. In this episode, Jeb Smith and Josh Lewis break down what happened to mortgage rates, why inflation, Treasury yields, and global events are impacting affordability, and what first-time buyers should watch before buying a home in today’s housing market. You’ll learn what higher mortgage rates mean for your monthly payment, how to think about timing the market, and the key signs that could point to rates improving in the future. ✅ Ready to become a homeowner? Start your stress-free journey today: http://www.theeducatedhomebuyer.com/start