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Mortgage rates may stay high through 2026 — but some buyers are finding silver linings.

If you’ve been hoping mortgage rates might return to their pandemic-era lows, Fannie Mae’s latest forecast may be a reality check. The mortgage giant now expects rates to average 6.5% by the end of 2025 and dip only slightly to 6.1% by the end of 2026, according to TheStreet. For homebuyers and refinancers, this shift could mean rethinking your plans. Waiting for a dramatic drop may no longer…
