WSJ Economy25/09/2026 00:00:00

Average 30-year mortgage rates hit 7.03% this week, the first time they have surpassed 7% since the beginning of last year

The effect of rates topping the psychologically important 7% level is rippling through the market for buyers, sellers and builders.

By Nicholas G. Miller

2 days ago

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