GoKawiilU.S. 30-year mortgage rate climbs to 7.28%, highest since 2023
The average rate on a 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rose this week to 7.28%, marking its sixth straight weekly increase and the highest level in nearly three years. The rise continues a steady upward trend in borrowing costs for homebuyers.
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Sustained increases in mortgage rates could further strain housing affordability, potentially discouraging prospective buyers and slowing home sales activity. The six-week streak suggests broader upward pressure on borrowing costs that may be linked to shifts in bond markets or monetary policy expectations.
- Average 30-year mortgage rate hit 7.28% this week
- This marks six consecutive weeks of rate increases
- Rate is the highest level seen in nearly three years
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-01
Published there as: “Average U.S. mortgage rate rises to 7.28%—the highest level in nearly three years”
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