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Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023

NYT Business Thursday 15 October 2026, 16:09 UTC By Gregory Schmidt 1 min read
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The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.
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