Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan above 7%
By The Washington Times (Business) | Created at 2026-09-24 19:20:33 | Updated at 2026-09-24 22:58:47
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases.