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Mortgage Rates Surge, Driving Housing Affordability Crisis and Lowering Originations

18 reports, 14 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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The cost of homeownership is rising sharply, with the monthly mortgage cost on a median-priced home now accounting for 33% of median family income, a record increase from 26% in 2022. Driven by rising interest rates, Fannie Mae revised its projections, forecasting that total single-family mortgage originations could fall below $2 trillion next year. Fannie Mae now projects 30-year mortgage rates will average 7.5% through the end of next year.

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Why it matters

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The climb in borrowing costs tracks the 10-year Treasury yield, which hit 5.29% following global inflation fears stoked by the Iran conflict. This trend, coupled with signals from the Federal Reserve that relief is not imminent, is deepening the housing affordability crisis.

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Who's involved

  • FEDThe Federal Reserve, whose policy decisions influence mortgage rates and inflation targets.
  • Fannie MaeFannie Mae, which released updated economic projections showing a reduction in mortgage originations.
  • Freddie MacFreddie Mac, which reported the longest consecutive run of weekly increases in mortgage rates in several years.
  • Christopher WallerChristopher Waller, who stated that additional rate hikes are necessary to reduce inflation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • mbsSpeculative

    The market value and pricing of Agency MBS might be pressured by the Federal Reserve's outlook.

  • AGNC Investment Corp.Speculative

    Investment in Agency MBS could benefit from the decline in mortgage rates and yields.

  • Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.Speculative

    The sales viability of home loan companies might be affected by GSE policy shifts and market rate expectations.

How it developed

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  1. FED report discusses Fannie Mae's mortgage rate predictions.1 source
  2. Geopolitical tensions (Iran conflict) and FED leadership tenure are impacting global economic trends.1 source
  3. Fed decisions and inflation focus are driving market reactions and mortgage rate trends.1 source
  4. FED policy is affecting the mortgage bond market, involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.1 source

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