https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-year#u59205Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:25:18 +0000Mortgage rates nearing 7 percent are altering real estate activity as borrowing costs climb, prompting current homeowners to choose renovations over moving. This trend is mirrored by an increase in home equity line of credit use and higher spending on renter furniture. Meanwhile, international markets face separate developments as French budget discussions begin, and regional banks abroad exceed loan caps. In corporate earnings, Salesforce reported strong fiscal second-quarter revenue driven by artificial intelligence numbers and an investment gain, sending its shares higher.Why it mattersThe https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-year#u58776Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:36:04 +0000The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.71% as of Thursday, September 3, 2026, marking the highest level in 13 months and pushing the benchmark closer to the 7% threshold. This represents a new high for 2026 and the steepest weekly increase since July 2025, moving up from 6.66% the previous week. Alongside these jumps in borrowing costs, US hiring rebounded in August. Meanwhile, broader fixed-income markets face pressures from high Treasury yields, and political friction mounts over monetary policy as trade threats emerge against nations running trade surpluses with the Unite https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mortgage-rates-jump-to-highest-level-in-over-a-year#u57372Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:50:33 +0000The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.71% this week, marking the highest level in 13 months. This benchmark rate increased from 6.66% the previous week. Current rates represent a new high for 2026 and the steepest climb since July 2025. Yahoo Finance reports that interest rates for both mortgages and refinancing reached these peaks as of Thursday, September 3, 2026. This surge places the benchmark rate closer to the 7% threshold.Why it mattersElevated bond yields are driving these increases, fueled by inflation linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Rising borrowing costs increase