Mortgage rates climb to highest level in more than 3 months as Iran war reignites inflation fears

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home in America. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.22% this week, up from 6.11% the week before. It’s the highest level since early December, reflecting the inflation fears rippling through markets. Less than a