✉news BusinessReal Estate first seen 22 h ago, last 13 h ago, peak #1
Mortgage Rates Through the Decades: 1970s to 2026
Original: Mortgage Rate History: 1970s To 2026
A new overview of US mortgage rate history traces borrowing costs from the double-digit peaks of the late 1970s and early 1980s through the low-rate era of the 2010s and the post-pandemic rise, extending projections toward 2026. The piece highlights how sharply today's rates stand out against decades of data, a comparison many homeowners and buyers are using to judge whether now is the time to buy or refinance.
Why now: Homebuyers and owners are weighing whether current elevated rates will ease in 2026, making historical context highly relevant.
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- Mortgage Rate History: 1970s To 2026 · Bankrate
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