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Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates reached 7.12%, the highest level since May 2024. This surge above the 7% threshold coincided with nearly 10% of borrowers choosing riskier mortgage options last week. While rates saw a slight dip to 7.11% by September 23, 2026, they remained elevated. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported the 7.12% peak, marking a significant increase that has pushed borrowing costs to a more than two-year high.

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  • ✓ The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.12%.
  • ✓ Mortgage rates have climbed above 7% to a more than two-year high.
  • ✓ The 30-year rate of 7.12% is the highest since May 2024.
  • ✓ 30-year rates fell to 7.11% on September 23, 2026.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a peak of 7.12% before slightly retreating to 7.11% on September 23.

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  1. U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Year High Above 7%

    U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates reached 7.12%, the highest level since May 2024. This surge above the 7% threshold coincided with nearly 10% of borrowers choosing riskier mortgage options last week. While rates saw a slight dip to 7.11% by September 23, 2026, they remained elevated. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported the 7.12% peak, marking a significant increase that has pushed borrowing costs to a more than two-year high.

    Why it matters

    Rising mortgage rates increase monthly payments for homebuyers and reduce overall affordability. This trend occurs as general expenses rise across the economy in the weeks preceding the midterm elections.

    What is confirmed

    • The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.12%.
    • Mortgage rates have climbed above 7% to a more than two-year high.
    • The 30-year rate of 7.12% is the highest since May 2024.
    • 30-year rates fell to 7.11% on September 23, 2026.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week as rates soared over 7%.
    • Almost everything is getting more expensive weeks before the midterms.

    What to watch next

    • Federal Reserve interest rate decisions
    • Upcoming midterm election economic reports
    • Future 30-year fixed rate adjustments from the MBA
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. WSJ — Weeks Before the Midterms, Almost Everything Is Getting More Expensive
    2. Mortgage News Daily — Mortgage Rates Little-Changed to Start New Week
    3. CNBC — Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%
    4. Yahoo Finance — US fixed 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.12%, MBA says
    5. Bloomberg.com — US Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% to a More Than Two-Year High
    6. WSJ — Mortgage Rates Today, September 23, 2026: 30-Year Rates Fall to 7.11%
    7. qz.com — U.S. 30-year mortgage rate hits 7.12%, highest since May 2024
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