Al Jazeera (EN)Qatar· English
US mortgage rates hit their highest level in three years
Reported by 4 outlets from 2 countries, in 1 language, between 7 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.
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US mortgage rates reached a high point in nearly three years. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent. This increase in borrowing costs has led to mortgage applications falling to their lowest level since February 2025.
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- US mortgage rates hit their highest level in three years Headline of the event's most representative article · Al Jazeera (EN), 7 Oct 2026
- Where it happened: United States. See on the map
- Reported by 4 outlets from 2 countries, in 1 language, between 7 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.4 articles · See all headlines
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ABC NewsUnited States· English
Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to highest level in nearly 3 years
The New York TimesUnited States· English
Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market
The HillUnited States· English
Mortgage rates hit 7.4 percent for first time since November 2023
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ABC NewsUnited States· English
Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to highest level in nearly 3 years
The HillUnited States· English
Mortgage rates hit 7.4 percent for first time since November 2023
The New York TimesUnited States· English
Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market
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