Why Mortgage Rates Jumped Again: Oil, Inflation, GDP, and the Fed

Ken Martello

Published on: 13/03/2026

Mortgage rates moved higher again, and this week’s market gave buyers a lot to digest. In this video, FHA and Conventional Loan Expert, Ken Martello breaks down how the Iran war, rising oil prices, sticky inflation, softer GDP data, weak durable goods, and the upcoming Fed meeting are all colliding at once. If you are buying a home, refinancing, or trying to understand where rates may go next, this quick mortgage market update explains what is happening and why it matters. If you are shopping for a home thinking rates are guaranteed to get better, that could be a mistake.

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Want More Referrals That Actually Turn Into Closings?

Ken Martello

Published on: 09/03/2026

Mortgage and real estate referral tip from Ken Martello: stop asking clients to just pass along your name. Learn a simple 3x3 referral strategy that helps clients make a warm text introduction so more referrals actually turn into real conversations with a trusted loan officer or real estate professional.

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Get the AI Refi Analyzer

Ken Martello

Published on: 04/03/2026

When homeowners consider refinancing, most focus on one thing: the interest rate. But the rate is not the most important number. The break-even point is. And this is where many refinance offers fall apart.

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