Slide 1:
Mortgage rates could stay above 6% through 2026, highest in over two decades.
Slide 2:
Fannie Mae predicts rates dipping only to 5.9% by late 2026.
Slide 3:
Rates above 6% now stretch over three years, longest streak since 2005‑2007.
Slide 4:
Historically, rates once peaked above 18%, but recent sub‑5% periods feel extraordinary.
Slide 5:
A 5.75% mortgage rate could trigger a buyer rush and market revival.
