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30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.55%
Original: Mortgage Rates Today, October 6, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 7.55%
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.55% as of October 6, 2026, according to rate tracking published by The Wall Street Journal. The uptick adds to affordability pressures for homebuyers, keeping monthly payments elevated and likely weighing on refinancing activity and housing demand.
Why now: High borrowing costs directly affect homebuyers and homeowners, making daily rate moves closely watched news.
Wall Street Journal30-year fixed mortgage rate
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