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15 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC · 3h ago

Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pause

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The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.65% from 6.58% last week. — Higher borrowing costs typically dampen homebuyer demand and put downward pressure on residential real estate activity.
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Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home fell 7% from the previous week. — A significant drop in purchase applications indicates a cooling housing market and reduced demand for new loans.
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Total mortgage application volume dropped 2.7% last week compared with the previous week. — The overall decline in application volume reflects a broader contraction in the mortgage sector's immediate pipeline.
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