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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 8 MIN

Iran War Chills Rate Cut Hopes

from Today in Mortgages · host Today in Mortgages

Will conflict in the Middle East spill over into U.S. housing and interest rates?In today’s episode, Michael and Rich break down how the Iran conflict, oil price spikes, inflation pressure, and central bank uncertainty are creating fresh volatility in the mortgage market.They cover:Why oil at $120 → volatility → inflation → rate pressureHow geopolitical instability unsettles investors and Treasury marketsWhy mortgage rates jumped after hitting 5.98% just days agoWhat Fed rate cuts might look like nowHow job report weakness adds another twistWhat mortgage pros can still control in all this noiseWhy staying prepared and educating clients is more important than everPlus—why Network Funding is built for entrepreneurial loan officers who want to grow their brandLEGALToday in Mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS# 2297. This program is commentary on mortgage and real estate news and should not be taken as individual mortgage advice or a loan commitment. All applicants must qualify. See Licenses - Network Funding  for licensing and legal info.#mortgagenews #interestrates #realestateupdate #loanofficers #todayinmortgagesSee more at TodayInMortgages.comWant to get expert coaching everyday and have the power of the best Network in Mortgages behind your production business? Learn more here. Learn more about Network Funding on our parent site. Today in mortgages is produced by Network Funding, LP, which is an equal housing lender, NMLS# 2297. Corporate office located at 10370 Richmond Ave. Suite 900, Houston, TX 77042. The content of this program is meant to be a commentary on mortgage and real estate news and any discussion of rates and or products should not be taken as individual mortgage or home buying advice or pricing estimates, and any commentary on this show is should not be considered a promise to make a loan. All applicants for a loan must qualify and you should consult a professional regarding your individual loan scenarios for your financial situation. Visit our website at nflp.com/licenses for all state licensing and other legal information.

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Will conflict in the Middle East spill over into U.S. housing and interest rates? In today’s episode, Michael and Rich break down how the Iran conflict, oil price spikes, inflation pressure, and central bank uncertainty are creating fresh volatility in the mortgage market. They cover: Why oil at $120 → volatility → inflation → rate pressure How geopolitical instability unsettles investors and Treasury markets Why mortgage rates jumped after hitting 5.98% just days ago What Fed rate cuts ...

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