Mortgage rates rise to 6.45% as Iran headlines push oil and yields higher
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.45%, the highest since April 3, as Iran headlines pushed oil and bond yields higher.
Ben Carter
Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.
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