https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fannie-mae-sharply-raises-mortgage-rate-forecast-for-2027Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fannie-mae-sharply-raises-mortgage-rate-forecast-for-2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fannie-mae-sharply-raises-mortgage-rate-forecast-for-2027#u131205Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:40:32 +0000Fannie Mae significantly increased its mortgage rate projections, signaling a much tougher housing market ahead for buyers. The updated economic outlook expects 30-year mortgage rates to average 7.4% this quarter and climb to 7.5% through 2027. This marks a substantial upward revision from earlier projections of 6.7% to 6.8%. High borrowing costs continue to severely weigh on purchase activity, driving down mortgage demand and extending the slump in home sales nationwide. The persistent high-rate environment also points to broader economic consequences for commercial real estate beyond standar