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Rising Interest Rates and Property Prices Impact Loan Demand

Rising Interest Rates and Property Prices Impact Loan Demand

The US mortgage market is facing a slowdown as mortgage rates increase due to the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy. In a rising interest rate scenario, a customer’s ability to afford a loan decreases, affecting the demand for mortgage loans.