The U.S.-Iran war is coming for your credit score and mortgage application

The U.S.-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure have caused a global economic ripple effect, your credit score included as banks and lenders get tighter.

# The U.S.-Iran war is coming for your credit score and mortgage application The U.S.-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure have caused a global economic ripple effect, your credit score included as banks and lenders get tighter.  **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/02/us-iran-war-credit-score-loans-mortgage-rates.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*