Mortgage rates have been in the 6-7% range for the last 8 months and have increased this week after falling for two weeks in a row. Economic crosscurrents are causing uncertainty, and the debt limit standoff in Washington is creating further uncertainty about the future of the housing market. If a deal is not reached, it could cause mortgage rates to spike to over 8%, which would have a negative impact on the housing market.
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