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30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.55%
Original: Mortgage Rates Today, October 8, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 7.55%
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.55% on October 8, 2026, according to rate tracking reported by the Wall Street Journal. The uptick adds to affordability pressures for homebuyers, keeping monthly payments elevated and likely weighing on housing demand while homeowners with low locked-in rates remain reluctant to sell.
Why now: Rising borrowing costs directly affect homebuyers and the housing market, drawing wide attention.
Wall Street Journal30-year mortgageUS housing market
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