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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.
Oct 26, 20264 min read
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Mortgage rates: 7.40% in the week to Oct 15, 2026
In the week to October 15, 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.40%, according to Freddie Mac.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Mortgage rates: 7.28% in the week to Oct 1, 2026
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.28% in the week to October 1, 2026, according to Freddie Mac.
Oct 12, 20264 min read
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10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Down to 5.17%
The 10-Year Treasury yield fell one basis point to 5.17% on September 25, marking a slight decline from the previous day's 5.18%.
Sep 29, 20262 min read
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Jumps to 6.95%, Up 19 Basis Points
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.95% from 6.76% in the latest week, according to Federal Reserve data.
Sep 22, 20262 min read
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10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Up to 4.68%
The 10-Year Treasury yield ticked up to 4.68% on July 30, rising one basis point from the prior day's 4.67% according to Federal Reserve data.
Aug 1, 20262 min read
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.55% in Latest FRED Data
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% week-over-week, according to FRED data, as housing costs continue straining household budgets nationwide.
Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Fed nominee faces questions as mortgage stress hits extreme levels
As Kevin Warsh faces Senate confirmation hearings for Fed Chair, HavenScore data reveals mortgage payments consuming over 1300% of median income in multiple ZIP codes.
Apr 22, 20263 min read
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Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.3% as Geopolitical Tensions Shape Markets
Mortgage rates decreased to 6.30% this week according to Freddie Mac, with ongoing geopolitical conflict driving bond market movements that determine borrowing costs.
Apr 17, 20263 min read
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Stable Mid-6% Rates Still Price Out Most Buyers in Rural Markets
While mortgage rates stabilized in the mid-6% range this week, affordability remains severely strained in rural markets where monthly payments can exceed local median incomes.
Apr 16, 20264 min read
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Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.30%, But Payment Burdens Remain Extreme
Despite mortgage rates falling to a 4-week low of 6.30%, affordability challenges persist with some markets showing payment-to-income ratios exceeding 1,000%.
Apr 14, 20264 min read
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Real Estate Fraud Case Highlights Affordability Crisis Risks
A real estate influencer's prison sentence for a $23M Ponzi scheme highlights how extreme affordability challenges create conditions where desperate buyers become vulnerable to fraud.
Apr 1, 20264 min read