https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-higher-again-ahead-of-fedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-higher-again-ahead-of-fedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-higher-again-ahead-of-fed#u72627Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:21 +0000U.S. mortgage rates have climbed above 7 percent, reaching their highest level in more than a year at 6.97 percent, as financial markets brace for a Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The rising borrowing costs add pressure to an already stagnant housing market, impacting homebuyers from North Texas to national markets. Borrowers now face significantly higher monthly payments as lenders adjust rates higher ahead of the central bank's policy announcement. The broader financial market is holding steady while awaiting the official interest rate call and the latest retail sales figures.W