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Sustained rates above 7% compress mortgage origination volumes and could pressure Rocket's earnings in the near term. Historically, higher rates reduce application activity, widen the gap between rate expectations and affordability, and lead to weaker refinance activity—driving lower revenue and potential margin pressure.
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Redfin reports September pending home sales at a 9-year low as mortgage rates exceed 7%, with supply rising and a record 14.5% of deals canceled. The housing slowdown suggests weaker mortgage originations for Rocket Companies (RKT) in the near term, though buyers may gain leverage through rate buydowns or closing-cost concessions, potentially softening revenue impact in some segments.
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