rates

British

/ reɪts /

plural noun

(in some countries) a tax levied on property by a local authority

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As mortgage rates rise, the math break down for homeowners with lower-rate mortgages looking to move.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Those shops, including chains and mom-and-pop mechanics, are peeling ever more business away from dealerships, known for higher rates, opaque pricing and multiday waits for routine service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

High blood pressure was also almost 50% more common among men than women, with age standardized rates of 42% and 29%, respectively.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

For years, home prices have marched upward, hitting new record highs as people hung on to their homes and their ultralow mortgage rates, restricting supply.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Joe’s was an honest NPC-operated establishment, with reasonable rates and lightning-fast service.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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