What the Moody's Downgrade Means for Arizona Mortgage Borrowers

Published on: 05/18/2026

Moody's just downgraded the U.S. credit rating for the first time since 1917. Here's what it means for mortgage rates and Arizona homebuyers, from Pillar Mortgage Group in Scottsdale.

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