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US Mortgage Rates Climb Back Above 7%
Original: U.S. Housing Crisis Shock: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% — What Happens Next?
US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, renewing fears about the affordability crisis in the American housing market. Higher borrowing costs are pushing monthly payments up, sidelining buyers and adding pressure to an already tight supply of homes. Commentators are debating what the spike means for home prices, prospective buyers and the broader economy in the months ahead.
Why now: Rising borrowing costs directly affect housing affordability, so a jump above 7% is drawing wide attention from buyers and market watchers.
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