
Mortgage rates surged this week, with the daily rate index climbing sharply to its highest level since early September 2025, accelerating a weakening trend in March. Coverage of the spring housing market shows those rate increases narrowing buyer advantages and adding uncertainty to sales prospects. The new data that top-tier 30-year fixed rates are back over 6.5% confirms the recent volatile move and suggests affordability pressure may persist until yields stabilize.
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