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Mortgage Rates Move Above 7% as Higher Borrowing Costs Continue to Shape the U.S. Housing Market

Diane Whitfield

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Rising mortgage rates are adding pressure to buyers as home prices and financing costs remain central to housing affordability.

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September 25, 2026

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Regulatory Watch

Federal Reserve Decision Raises Questions About Mortgage Rates and Housing Demand

Roger Ellsworth|September 15, 2026

The latest interest-rate increase may influence mortgage affordability, refinancing decisions, and the pace of residential transactions.

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Regulatory Watch

Federal Reserve Meeting Puts Mortgage Rate Conditions Under Housing Market Focus

Roger Ellsworth|September 13, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s policy meeting brought renewed attention to interest rates and their relationship with borrowing costs for homebuyers.

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Homebuyers Face Higher Costs as Housing Market Adjusts to Elevated Mortgage Rates

Diane Whitfield|July 12, 2026

The U.S. housing market continues to navigate a period of adjustment as buyers contend with elevated…

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