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Mortgage Rates Approach Multi-Year Highs on October 4, 2026

Original: Today’s Mortgage Rates, October 4, 2026: Rates Are Approaching Multi-Year Highs

Mortgage rates are approaching multi-year highs, according to the latest daily rate report for October 4, 2026. The development matters for prospective homebuyers facing higher borrowing costs and for homeowners weighing whether to refinance, as elevated rates continue to squeeze housing affordability.

Why now: Rising mortgage rates directly affect housing affordability, a topic of ongoing concern for buyers and homeowners.

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