Trump’s victory has been accompanied by a rise in 10-year Treasury yields as markets now expect looser fiscal policy. All else equal, that will push up mortgage rates. To date, Trump has said little on housing policy. But were he to attempt to loosen mortgage regulations that would risk another dangerous lending boom, while the increase in economic uncertainty is likely to weigh on housing starts.
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