1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 📞 Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https://calendly.com/blitton/ 📲 Text “LEND” to 21000 to schedule a free 15–minute consultation Mortgage rates are back in the spotlight as we head into the spring housing market, and recent movement has caught a lot of buyers off guard. Rates don’t move in a straight line, and outside factors can shift things quickly. Bill sheds light on what’s driving current rate changes, why locking in your rate matters more than ever, and how economic factors play a role. You’ll also hear a realistic outlook for where rates could go next, and why waiting for the “perfect” rate can backfire. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🏡 Spring Market Trends: Buyer activity remains strong despite rising rates 🔒 Locking Your Rate: Protects against increases while allowing potential float-down 📊 Economic Signals: Inflation, oil, and global events are driving rate movement 💼 Job Market Impact: Strong employment can keep rates higher longer 📉 Rate Outlook: Long-term trend may improve, but short-term uncertainty remains &amp;nbsp; CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https://calendly.com/blitton/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https://smartmortgageshow.com/ Call: 484-352-4151. Check us out on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KbUxAF Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton https://smartmortgageshow.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40667435/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40667435