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Benchmark mortgage rate hits highest mark in more than a year
The Hill·September 3, 2026·1 min read
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.71% this week, up from 6.66% last week, marking the highest level in over a year, according to Freddie Mac. This increase reduces purchasing power for prospective homebuyers amid a challenging housing market.
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