# US Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.69%, Highest Since July 2025

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-06 18:30 UTC
- Economy
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> US mortgage rates climbed to 6.69%, reaching a new high for the year. Inflation concerns were fueled by the ongoing war with Iran and the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave borrowing costs unchanged. The increase highlights the pressure facing borrowers as markets respond to both geopolitical developments and monetary policy.