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Mortgage rates jump to the highest level of 2026

First publishedJul 16, 16:04 UTC

Last updatedJul 16, 18:12 UTC · 10m ago

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Mortgage rates edged up to the highest level in a year, delivering a fresh blow to the housing market.

Reported by 2 outlets — MarketWatch, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?: Mortgage rates edged up to the highest level in a year, delivering a fresh blow to the housing market.
How widely is it covered?: 2 outlets, average source rating 6.5/10.
When was it last updated?: 10m ago.

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Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
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MarketWatchJul 16, 16:04
Seattle TimesJul 16, 16:07

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