US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing market

2 verified updates • corroborated by 1 independent source • tracked since September 17, 2026

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10:01 AM 1 source: AP News
Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%
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12:01 PM 1 source: AP News
US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing market