# US mortgage rates reach their highest level since 2023

https://mins.news/en/video/89735

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-07 13:31 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjvTYhFJSE

> The contract rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose 19 basis points to 7.49% in the week ending Oct. 2, the highest since November 2023. The increase could create a challenge for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

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