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Mortgage rates: 7.32% in the week to Oct 22, 2026
In the week to October 22, 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32%, according to Freddie Mac.
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Read 12 articles →- 01RatesMortgage rates: 7.28% in the week to Oct 1, 2026
- 02Rates10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Down to 5.17%
- 03Rates30-Year Mortgage Rate Jumps to 6.95%, Up 19 Basis Points
- 04Inventory10 ZIP codes saw inventory more than double in past year
- 05AffordabilityHome prices fell 28% in Pineville, KY, rose 24% in Crystal City, TX
- 06MarketsCase-Shiller National Home Price Index Climbs to 335.10
- 07Rates10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Up to 4.68%
- 08Rates30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.55% in Latest FRED Data
- 09AffordabilityWage Growth Outpaces Home Prices, But Affordability Gaps Persist
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