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Mortgage rates jump to the highest level of 2026

Mortgage rates jump to the highest level of 2026
MarketWatch Friday 17 July 2026, 14:29 UTC By Aarthi Swaminathan 1 min read
Key Points

Mortgage rates edged up to the highest level in a year, delivering a fresh blow to the housing market.

Mortgage rates edged up to the highest level in a year, delivering a fresh blow to the housing market. [Image text:] UNDER CONTRACT LONG &FOSTER -REAL ESTATE 202.483.6300 SALE R3CHSO
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