mortgage rate
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Some economists now predict that a U.S. mortgage rate of nearly 7% looms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
That’s the highest level for the 30-year mortgage rate since mid-July of 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.58%, its highest level this year, amid rising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The rule of thumb for refinancing is generally that the new mortgage rate should be at least 75 basis points lower.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The median price of an existing US home reached a record $440,600 in June, while the average 30-year mortgage rate stood at 6.49 percent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
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