Mortgage refinance demand plunges 19% after interest rates shoot higher
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CNBC
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Mortgage refinance demand plunges 19% after interest rates shoot higher
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Neutral · 94%
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2026-03-18 11:00
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Original source
Mortgage rates shot higher last week, as the war with Iran stoked fears over inflation. That caused a major drop in refinance demand, but buyer demand improved.
Original article published by CNBC on March 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.