Macro Finance
US Mortgage Rates Rise for Seven Straight Weeks
Bloomberg Markets·October 12, 2026·1 min read
US mortgage rates rose for a seventh straight week, the first such streak in three years, adding pressure to an already weak housing market. Cotality Chief Economist Selma Hepp discussed home sales and the outlook for mortgage rates and refinancing, noting the impact on affordability and buyer demand.
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