Mortgage rates were supposed to be coming down by now. So why are they still climbing — and what does a conflict thousands of miles away have to do with your pipeline?

In this episode of The RE Source, we connect the dots between surging oil prices, exploding global bond yields, the hottest inflation reports in years, and what it all means for mortgage rates in 2025 and beyond. We walk through the two most likely outcomes from here — and what each one means for buyers, borrowers, and real estate professionals navigating this market right now.

This isn’t doom and gloom. This is clarity. The professionals who understand what’s driving rates right now are the ones who will be positioned when the window opens.

If you work in real estate or lending, this is required watching. Share it with someone on your team who needs to hear it.