Why mortgage rates are near 6% amid the war with Iran
March 5, 2026
On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the war in Iran, mortgage rates, purchase apps and jobs data.
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- Markets are starting to price in escalation with Iran, but not fully yet
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