What's driving up mortgage rates? What Tennessee homebuyers should know
Mortgage rates in the US have risen sharply following a joint US and Israeli attack against Iran, reaching 6.48% as of March 25. This increase has led to a 5% drop in mortgage applications and higher monthly payments for homebuyers, particularly in Tennessee where the median sales price for a single-family home is $396,800.
Mortgage rates have increased significantly since the US and Israel's joint attack on Iran in late February. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.48% as of March 25, up from 5.99% before the conflict. This increase has resulted in a 5% drop in mortgage applications. In Tennessee, the median sales price for a single-family home is $396,800. With the higher mortgage rate, the monthly payment for this home would increase by $112.72. The total interest paid over the 30-year loan term would be $39,437.46 more. The rise in mortgage rates is expected to impact the housing market, with sales numbers for March to be released in mid-April.
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