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Mortgage and Car Loan Costs Deliver Fresh Sticker Shock

Original: Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage — or a car

NPR reports that borrowing costs for mortgages and car loans have climbed to levels that amount to the latest bout of sticker shock for American consumers. With interest rates elevated, monthly payments on home purchases and vehicle financing are squeezing household budgets and giving pause to buyers who had hoped for relief. The report adds to ongoing debate about affordability of big-ticket credit in the current rate environment.

Why now: Elevated interest rates are making mortgages and car loans noticeably more expensive, hitting consumers directly.

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