By Matthew Graham | Mortgage News Daily
Mortgage Rates rose Tuesday as early presidential polls showed Clinton leading in several battleground states. At least when it comes to the most immediate future, rates have done better when Trump’s numbers have been better. Some analysis suggests that although a Trump presidency could ultimately be worse for rates in the long run, the near-term uncertainty prompts investors to sell stocks and buy bonds. When demand for bonds increases, rates move lower, all other things being equal.
