Mortgage Rates Will Remain Above 7% Through 2027, Top Economist Forecasts

Real Estate News · · Updated · Source: Realtor.com · By Keith Griffith · 4 min read at the source

MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni
MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni

MBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni predicts mortgage rates will remain above 7% through next year, due to inflation and budget deficits.

Reported by Keith Griffith for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 11, 2026.

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