mortgage rate
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.28%, adding pressure on home buyers and homebuilder stocks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The 30-year mortgage rate is at the highest level since November 2023.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
This lock-in effect—homeowners refusing to sell and give up a low mortgage rate they locked in years ago—has allowed prices to continue rising, even as demand has sagged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
You have something more valuable than a low mortgage rate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
With their margins dragged down by rising materials and labor costs, home builders are also offering expensive mortgage rate buydowns to stimulate sales in a stagnant market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
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