Tariffs, Jobs Reports & Mortgage Rates prestonware 2 years ago This is a little bit counter intuitive but as the new administration will create less jobs than the previous administration there will be less demand for mortgages and rates will improve gradually Tariffs would through a wrench in this improvement https://videos.files.wordpress.com/FoGzefFo/mortgage-rates-after-tariffs-2.mp4 This will effect first time home buyers who typically make up about 32% of mortgages Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook