# Mortgage rates top 7%, a fresh blow to Americans trying to buy a home

https://mins.news/en/item/72669

- CNN, 2026-09-24 16:13 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/economy/mortgage-rate-tops-7-percent?Date=20260924&Profile=cnnbrk

> Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, delivering another setback to Americans seeking to purchase a home.

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