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Mortgage Rates Reach Yearly Highs

Updated 2026-07-30 16:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady, but political and economic developments are pushing mortgage rates to their highest level in a year. There are no signs of immediate relief for homebuyers.

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Mortgage rates jump to their highest level in a year and show few signs of falling

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate steady, but political and economic developments are pushing mortgage rates higher.

2026-07-30 16:20 UTC