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2nd Half 2026 Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast - EP229

Podcast: The Educated HomeBuyer | First Time Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates & Housing Market Updates · Josh Lewis & Jeb Smith | Real Estate, Mortgage & Housing Market Experts

Opublikowano: 2026-07-06

Everyone thought mortgage rates would be lower by now... but they were wrong. Inflation surprised the market, the Fed changed its outlook, and new uncertainty has completely shifted the mortgage rate forecast. In this episode, we break down what happened with mortgage rates in the first half of the year, where rates could go in the second half, and what buyers should focus on instead of trying to perfectly time the market. We also discuss why predicting mortgage rates is so difficult, what could finally push rates lower, and how to make a smart home...