https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-mortgage-rates-heading-back-above-7-here-s-what-experts-thinkContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-mortgage-rates-heading-back-above-7-here-s-what-experts-thinkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-mortgage-rates-heading-back-above-7-here-s-what-experts-think#u64100Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:52:19 +0000The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen to 6.71%, the highest level since July 2025. This increase brings rates closer to the 7% mark while home prices remain at record highs. These combined factors create difficult conditions for buyers and sellers by reducing affordability and limiting borrowing demand. Financial experts are currently monitoring whether rates will breach the 7% threshold as broader economic pressures persist across the US housing market.Why it mattersRising borrowing costs typically lower the number of eligible buyers and slow home sales. When high rates coincide w https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-mortgage-rates-heading-back-above-7-here-s-what-experts-thinkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/are-mortgage-rates-heading-back-above-7-here-s-what-experts-think#u60065Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:10:30 +0000US mortgage rates reached their highest level since July 2025, pushing closer to 7% as the average 30-year fixed rate climbed to 6.71%. The rising costs arrive alongside record-high home prices, complicating conditions for prospective buyers and sellers navigating the housing market. Financial experts are evaluating whether rates will continue climbing past the 7% threshold, while broader pressures continue to impact affordability and borrowing demand across the country.Why it mattersThe spike to a 13-month high marks a significant shift in borrowing expenses following previous market fluctuat