Iran Peace Deal Could Be Good News for Homeowners – with Paused Mortgage Rate Hikes and Lower Energy Bills, Experts Say

Iran peace deal could be good news for homeowners – with paused mortgage rate hikes and lower energy bills, experts say

Homeowners are set to benefit from a peace deal in Iran, as an end to the conflict could pause interest rate hikes for mortgages and keep energy bills lower.

Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press at the US Embassy in Rome on May 8, 2026. Stefano Rellandini | AFP | Getty Images U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is expecting a response on Friday from Iran on the proposal to end the war. “We should know something today. … We’re expecting a response from them,” Rubio told reporters in Rome on Friday while visiting Pope Leo XIV, when asked about the status of negotiation…