Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence | MyKCM If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how this will impact your homeownership plans. Today, buyers are reacting in one of two ways: they’re either making the decision to buy now before rates climb higher or they’re waiting it out in hopes rates will fall. Let’s look at some context that can help you understand why so many buyers are jumping off the fence and into action rather than waiting to buy. Click to learn more.