Mortgage Loan Interest Rate Hits All-Time Meme Status as Homeowners Realize They Can Now Afford a Single Crumpled Fry From Wendy’s
In a shocking twist that no one saw coming—except everyone with a pulse and a credit score—the mortgage loan interest rate has officially become the internet’s most relatable villain, surpassing Thanos and the villain from *Cinderella*. As rates stubbornly hover near peak anxiety levels, a new study reveals that the average monthly payment on a median-priced home now buys you exactly 0.3 ounces of emotional stability, no house included. Real estate agents have started offering “viewing parties” where you can look at a front door for five minutes before being asked to leave. Meanwhile, TikTok users are ironically comparing their mortgage pre-approval letters to retirement planning advice from their golden retriever—both are optimistic, but neither pays the bills. Experts say the only way to afford a home now is to secretly become a landlord to yourself, or possibly start a cult. Either way, the memes are free, and that’s all we can afford.