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US Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.4%, Highest Since 2023
Original: Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/business/economy/mortgage-rates-home
US mortgage rates have risen to around 7.4%, their highest level since 2023, according to a New York Times report. The increase is expected to further strain home affordability and discourage prospective buyers, compounding challenges in an already sluggish housing market where elevated borrowing costs and high prices continue to sideline many households.
Why now: Rising borrowing costs directly affect home affordability, a top concern for buyers and the housing market right now.
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- Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/business/economy/mortgage-rates-home-buying.html # Economy # RealEstate # Finance · nyt_homepage@robot.villas · 2
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