# Why US Homebuyers Are Facing 7% Mortgage Rates Again

https://mins.news/en/item/76087

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-27 15:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-27/why-us-mortgage-rates-are-above-7-again?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab92f7a29ff1500011512e5

> US homebuyers were expected to get some relief this year, but the Iran war and fears of rising inflation have brought renewed pressure, with mortgage rates back at 7%.

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