
Mortgage Rates Jump to 7.28% as Higher Borrowing Costs Reshape Housing Decisions
Mortgage rates climb to 7.28%, raising borrowing costs and reshaping affordability, buyer demand, and housing decisions across the U.S.
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Mortgage rates climb to 7.28%, raising borrowing costs and reshaping affordability, buyer demand, and housing decisions across the U.S.

Mortgage rates moved higher again on September 28, keeping borrowing costs above 7% for many U.S. homebuyers and adding another layer of pressure to a housing market already dealing with affordability challenges.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 6.95 percent as rising borrowing costs continued to affect homebuyers and sellers across the United States.

The U.S. housing market experienced another slowdown as existing-home sales fell to an annualized rate of 3.98 million, marking the third consecutive monthly decline and underscoring the continued effect of elevated mortgage costs.

Mortgage rates remained elevated for American homebuyers on Tuesday, reinforcing the financing challenge facing households entering the housing market while financial markets continued to assess inflation and the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision.

Renters across the United States continue to face a changing housing landscape as mortgage rates moved higher at the start of the week, reinforcing affordability challenges that have slowed homebuying activity and influenced demand for rental housing. As of July 13, the national average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.58%, extending a