Mortgage rates continue to climb, now back over 7%

Mortgage rates have risen above 7% due to expectations of higher inflation and surging oil prices, which have increased long-term bond yields.
Expectations of higher inflation amid surging oil prices have pushed up the long-term bond yields that influence mortgage rates.
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