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mortgage rate

British

noun

the level of interest charged by building societies and banks on house-purchase loans

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She locked in a 5.99% mortgage rate right before the war started.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He had two clients lock in a 6.1% mortgage rate in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

An increase in the mortgage rate from 6% to 6.25% prices out about 1.4 million households from being able to afford a median-priced newly built home, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

January’s home price data offers a baseline before recent mortgage rate hikes, reflecting a period of optimism and lower rates.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The weekly average mortgage rate rose to 6.11% last week, the highest level since the start of 2026, as inflation jitters and the war in Iran rattled markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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