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U.S. mortgage rates rise to 7.17%

U.S. mortgage rates climbed to 7.17%, the highest level since January 2025, making home purchases more difficult. The increase could further weaken housing affordability and demand.

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Higher borrowing costs can reduce housing access and weigh on construction and broader economic activity.

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  1. Home Buying Becomes More Challenging in the U.S.: Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.17%, Highest Since January 2025 ↗cubaheadlines.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
  2. High mortgage rates to keep US housing market revival elusive: Reuters poll ↗finance.yahoo.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC
  3. High mortgage rates to keep US housing market revival elusive: Reuters poll ↗aol.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC

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