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Fed’s Tapering Plan Is Poised to Push Up Mortgage Rates

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to taper its bond buying more quickly than previously planned is set to send long-term mortgage rates upward. So reports CNBC.

arrow 306811 640 smallLendingTree senior economic analyst Jacob Channel said the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will probably reach almost 4% by the end of 2022.

In a housing market where demand has recently outstripped supply for homes in most price ranges, Channel noted that higher rates should depress demand and give buyers more options.

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