The average long-term US mortgage rate jumps again, hitting its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%

The average long-term US mortgage rate jumps again, hitting its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%.

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Posted Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:02 am

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average long-term US mortgage rate jumps again, hitting its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%.

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