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Highest Mortgage Rates in Over a Year, But Just Barely
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Highest Mortgage Rates in Over a Year, But Just Barely

Mortgage rates hit 6.91%, their highest in over a year but only barely. For mortgage professionals, that means affordability is still worsening and rate-sensitive borrowers may stay on the sidelines.

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2 min readAugust 31, 2026
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