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More than 70% of recent home buyers were counting on mortgage rates to drop. Now they’re stuck.

More than 70% of recent home buyers were counting on mortgage rates to drop. Now they’re stuck.
MarketWatch Wednesday 22 July 2026, 19:36 UTC By Aarthi Swaminathan 1 min read
Key Points

Refinancing to a lower rate isn’t an option for many homeowners, who now face “financially unsustainable” mortgage payments.

Refinancing to a lower rate isn’t an option for many homeowners, who now face “financially unsustainable” mortgage payments.
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