Current rates are 108 basis points higher than they were one year ago, putting pressure on housing affordability and reducing mortgage demand. This trend is prompting an increase in the number of borrowers who are opting for riskier loan products to secure financing.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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US Mortgage Rate Hits 7.50% after 108 Basis Point Yearly Rise
US Markets7 days ago
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that borrowing costs for American homebuyers climbed 53 basis points in the last four weeks. The current average for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 7.50%, while 15 year fixed rates reached 6.87% and jumbo mortgages hit 7.49%.
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