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30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.34%
Original: Mortgage Rates Today, September 30, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 7.34%
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.34% on September 30, 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal's daily rate tracker. The increase keeps borrowing costs near the elevated levels that have squeezed homebuyers and weighed on housing affordability, with homeownership remaining out of reach for many prospective buyers.
Why now: High mortgage rates directly affect homebuyers and the housing market, so daily rate movements draw attention
Wall Street JournalUS housing market
Evidence
- Mortgage Rates Today, September 30, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 7.34% · wsj.com
- Mortgage Rates Today, September 30, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 7.34% · WSJ
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