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Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase

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Newest development Jan 9, 2025 · 3 reportsAverage US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose…

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  1. Mortgage Rates Tick Up, Nearing 6-Month High

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    Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

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  1. Investopedia

    Mortgage Rates Tick Up, Nearing 6-Month High (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    After dipping for two days, 30-year mortgage rates edged higher, again nearing their highest level since early July. Rate movement was mixed for other loan types.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage hits 6.91%, according to Freddie Mac, the highest since July (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    U.S. mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level since July.

  3. FOX Business

    Mortgage rates kick off 2025 with an increase, nearing 7% (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Mortgage rates climbed again for a third consecutive week to the since since July, with the 30-year fixed-rate average rising to just under 7% as the housing market remains stalled.

  4. CNET

    Mortgage Rates Kick Off the New Year on a Downswing. Today's Rates, Jan. 3, 2025 (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is still near 7%, but any dip in rates is good news for prospective homebuyers.

  5. Investopedia

    Mortgage Rates Continue Bobbing Near 6-Month High (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Rates on new 30-year mortgages have been wavering the last two weeks just below their highest level since July, which mixed rate movement across loan types Friday.

  6. New York Post

    Mortgage rates climb for 4th straight week — to the highest level in 6 months (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. It was at 6.66% a year ago. It has risen for four straight weeks.

  7. Green Field Reporter

    Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. It was at 6.66% a year ago. It has risen for four straight weeks.

  8. WTOP Washington DC

    Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose…

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