# Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week, pushing 30-year average above 7%

https://mins.news/en/item/73133

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-24 23:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/3VdA2yn

> The average U.S. long-term mortgage rate climbed above 7% this week for the first time since January 2025. The fifth consecutive weekly increase adds another affordability setback for prospective homebuyers.

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