Struggling US homebuyers face new hurdles as mortgage rates brush 7%

September 17, 2026

The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan climbed to 6.95% — its highest level since January 2025. This is the fourth week in a row that mortgage rates have moved higher.

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