When borrowing costs climb, monthly payments on home loans rise sharply, slowing buyer demand and cooling property markets. Lenders and investors holding existing loans benefit from higher yields, while sellers and first-time buyers face reduced affordability. This dynamic reshapes housing activity by discouraging new purchases and encouraging refinancing pauses.
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