Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan above 7%
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan above 7%
The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan rose to 7.03% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.30%.
