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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 21 MIN

Iran War & Oil Crisis Impact on Mortgage Rates and Homebuyers | EP213

from The Educated HomeBuyer | First Time Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates & Housing Market Updates · host Josh Lewis & Jeb Smith | Real Estate, Mortgage & Housing Market Experts

Thinking about buying soon?Start here → https://www.theeducatedhomebuyer.com/startSubscribe to The Educated Homebuyer for weekly insights on buying right, borrowing smart, and building long-term wealth through real estate.If you're thinking about buying a home and want to learn the smartest way to get started, visit https://www.theeducatedhomebuyer.com/start.Mortgage rates might not fall anytime soon — and oil prices could be the reason why.In this episode of The Educated Homebuyer, Jeb Smith and Josh Lewis break down the surprising connection between oil prices, inflation, and mortgage rates. While many buyers focus on the Federal Reserve, global energy markets may actually play a bigger role in where interest rates go next.With rising tensions in the Middle East pushing oil prices higher, the ripple effects could impact inflation expectations and keep mortgage rates elevated longer than many buyers expect.In this episode, we discuss:Why oil prices can influence mortgage ratesHow global conflicts affect inflation and financial marketsThe connection between energy prices and interest ratesWhy uncertainty in global markets can keep rates higherWhat homebuyers should actually be watching right nowIf you're waiting for mortgage rates to drop before buying a home, understanding these macro forces can help you make smarter decisions instead of reacting to headlines.CONNECT WITH US:Jeb Smith | Huntington Beach Realtor / Orange County Real EstateDRE #01407449 | Real BrokerJosh Lewis | Huntington Beach Certified Mortgage ConsultantNMLS 234220 | CA DRE 01209148 | BuyWise MortgageCall/Text: 714-916-5727

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