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Rate hikes are tightening housing affordability again
Signals about RBI and U.S. rate moves, treasury yields, and mortgage-rate pressure all point to tighter financing conditions for residential real estate. The cluster covers higher borrowing costs, weaker affordability, and the downstream effects on banks, lenders, buyers, and property demand.
Why it matters: Higher mortgage rates cut buyer purchasing power and weaken demand, which pushes on pricing conversations, buyer conversion and transaction volume.