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What Rising Oil Prices Mean for Omaha Mortgage Rates in 2026
QUICK FACTS Brent Crude: $112.57/barrel (+4.22%) — Strait of Hormuz crisis driving prices WTI Crude: $99.64/barrel (+5.46%) 30-Year Fixed Rate: 6.42–6.47% — up from 6.18% in mid-March Buying Power Loss: $20,000+ for a buyer approved at $350K six months ago Omaha March MTD: 448 new listings vs. 694 pendings — homes selling faster than they list Goldman Sachs estimate: $14–18/barrel geopolitical