Why Mortgage Rates Suddenly Went Up Last Week?

Why Mortgage Rates Suddenly Went Up Last Week?

May 19, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 125

About this episode

The episode discusses the rapid increase in mortgage rates and its impact on home buyers and loan updates.

Mortgage rates moved FAST last week… but why? If you were shopping for a home or updating loan numbers, you probably noticed payments changed quickly — and not in a good way.

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