Homebuyers rush to riskier loans, as tariff turmoil pushes interest rates higher

“For Sale” and “Sale Pending” signs in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates jumped to the highest level since February last week, dampening overall demand and sending homebuyers in search of riskier loans with lower rates. Total mortgage application […]