Mortgage rates flat this week, but prepare for uncertainty

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BREAKING — National Mortgage News reported this week that mortgage rates held steady, though the outlook remains unsettled. The outlet noted that investor reaction to inflation news has been enough to sway stocks, and by extension rate markets, with little warning. That fragility means borrowers should expect conditions to shift quickly and without much signal.

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