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Mortgage rates rise to highest level of 2026

Rates edged higher over the past year, worsening affordability pressures for the housing market.

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Mortgage rates moved up to the highest level recorded in 2026, according to MarketWatch.

The increase adds another headwind for homebuyers and the broader housing market, as higher borrowing costs can deter demand.

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