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The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% last week, the highest level in nearly a year.
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Who
Freddie Mac
What
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% last week, the highest level in nearly a year.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:13:12 GMT · 2h 19m ago
Where
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Why
Mortgage rates are influenced by Federal Reserve interest rate policy and bond market expectations for the economy and inflation.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers have increased. This rise in mortgage rates affects the housing market by making home purchases more expensive.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 19m agoThe average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% last week, the highest level in nearly a year.
- Economics2h 21m agoThe average 30-year US mortgage rate increased to 6.55%, the highest level observed in approximately one year.Open article
- Economics2h 21m agoThe average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US increased to 6.55%, the highest point observed in approximately one year.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHAnchorage Daily Newshttps://www.adn.com/business-economy/2026/07/16/average-30-year-us-mortgage-rate-climbs-to-655-highest-level-in-nearly-a-year/
- HIGHThe Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhttps://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/average-30-year-us-mortgage-rate-climbs-to-655-highest-level-in-nearly-a-year/
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