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Coverage dated October 13, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Mortgage rates hold at highest level in nearly 3 years

Headline from The Oregonian

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 7.40%, ending a seven-week climb, as inflation concerns and rising oil prices continue to strain housing affordability.

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  1. Daily Journal Online

    Longterm US mortgage rate at highest level in nearly 3 years (opens Daily Journal Online)

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    Daily Journal Online's feed description

    The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rose to 7.40%, its highest level since November 2023, as borrowing costs climbed for a seventh straight week.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Average long-term US mortgage rate holds at 7.4%, remaining at highest level in nearly 3 years (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Mortgage rates held steady this week, keeping the average long-term U.S. home loan rate at its highest level in nearly three years

  3. Triblive

    Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate holds at 7.4%, remaining at highest level in nearly 3 years (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    Mortgage rates held steady this week, keeping the average long-term U.S. home loan rate at its highest level in nearly three years.

  4. The Oregonian

    Mortgage rates hold at highest level in nearly 3 years (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 7.40%, ending a seven-week climb, as inflation concerns and rising oil prices continue to strain housing affordability.

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