[U.S. Mortgage Rates Surge to 6.3%, Rising for the First Time in a Month] Reported by Golden Finance, on May 1, U.S. mortgage rates rose for the first time in a month, while the critical spring sales season has yet to accelerate. Freddie Mac reported on Thursday that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased from last week's 6.23% to 6.3%. A year ago, this figure was 6.76%. Since mortgage rates surged in 2022, the real estate market has remained stagnant. Before the outbreak of the Iran war, rates had fallen below 6%, briefly sparking hopes for at least a modest market rebound. Now, the turbulent geopolitical situation is influencing the decision-making of both buyers and sellers.