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Briefing: US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to six-month high as Iran war drags on

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran has contributed to a significant rise in mortgage rates.

Editorial Staff · March 26, 2026 · 1 min read

30-year mortgage rates reach highest level in six months.

Economic uncertainty due to the Iran war influences financial markets.

Homebuyers face increased borrowing costs.