The number of people who are looking to purchase new homes has dropped, as mortgage interest rates have gone over seven percent for the first time in nine years. This increase in interest rates has also left some lenders worried that more borrowers may begin to default on their mortgages, thanks to a cooling economy. Despite these concerns, however, mortgage defaults are only increasing gradually, although some fear that increasing interest rates could have a negative impact on borrowers as time goes on.
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