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  1. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on May 20th that it backs FHA loans, offering buyers increased flexibility.

Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.30% as FHA Support is Discussed

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What happened

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U.S. mortgage borrowing costs climbed, with the average 30-year fixed rate reaching 7.30%. Joel Kan, vice president and deputy chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, linked support for first-time buyers to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) rate.

From econotimes.com

Why it matters

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The rate increase followed four consecutive weekly declines in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s measure. Kan noted that the FHA rate was below 7% and more than 20 basis points under the rate for conforming loans.

The Federal Housing Administration announced on May 20th that it backs FHA loans, offering buyers increased flexibility.

From econotimes.com

Who's involved

  • CNBCReported that Joel Kan linked first-time buyer support to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) rate.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • JPMorgan ChaseSpeculative

    JPMorgan Chase might see its bank lending margins and loan volume affected by rising mortgage rates.

  • Bank of AmericaSpeculative

    Bank of America might see its bank lending margins and loan volume affected by rising mortgage rates.

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