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Fortune
Mia Taylor

Here are the key factors that influence your mortgage interest rate

Illustration of a yellow interest rate trend line with the outline of a house in the middle of it and an arrow pointing up at the end. (Credit: Illustration by Fortune)

When developing a home-buying budget, it’s important to understand that there’s a variety of factors to consider beyond just a property’s list price. Mortgage interest rates are chief among them. 

Interest rates have a major impact on your monthly mortgage payment and for many buyers, they can be the deal breaker when it comes to a home’s affordability. All of which makes it important to understand how mortgage rates are determined and the factors that contribute to the rate you’re offered.

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