Mortgage Rates Fluctuate Amid Inflation and Policy Signals

Volatile mortgage rates are reshaping housing affordability and buyer decisions

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Mortgage Rates Fluctuate Amid Inflation and Policy Signals

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Mortgage Rates Fluctuate Amid Inflation and Policy Signals
Volatile mortgage rates are reshaping housing affordability and buyer decisions
Mortgage rates are witnessing fresh volatility as new inflation readings and central bank policy cues reshape market expectations. Even small shifts in bond yields are driving noticeable changes in home loan EMIs, directly affecting affordability for buyers.Experts advise borrowers to actively compare lenders, monitor rate cycles,secure competitive offers quickly. Analysts believe upcoming economic data and policy decisions will play a decisive role in housing demand 
Feb 17, 2026 • 1:18 PM
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