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US mortgage rates cross 7%, deepening housing affordability squeeze
Original: Housing affordability takes another hit as mortgage rates cross 7%
Mortgage rates in the United States have climbed back above 7%, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many buyers. The increase raises monthly payments on typical home loans and comes as house prices remain near record highs, leaving affordability at some of its worst levels in decades. Economists warn the higher borrowing costs could keep sidelined buyers renting longer and further cool home sales.
Why now: The rise in rates directly affects prospective homebuyers and the broader housing market outlook.
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- Housing affordability takes another hit as mortgage rates cross 7% · WZTV
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