Interest Rates: Is Our National Debt Affecting Them?

Are high mortgage rates being driven by the growing U.S. national debt? This article examines how debt, inflation, Federal Reserve policy, Treasury yields, and investor demand all interact to shape home loan interest rates.
How the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates are high in 2025, and the Fed’s next move could shift the housing market. Here’s what to expect.