https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/struggling-us-home-buyers-and-market-face-new-hurdles-as-mortgage-rates-near-7Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/struggling-us-home-buyers-and-market-face-new-hurdles-as-mortgage-rates-near-7https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/struggling-us-home-buyers-and-market-face-new-hurdles-as-mortgage-rates-near-7#u74719Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:35:45 +0000US homebuyers face increased financial pressure as mortgage rates have climbed above 7%. This surge in interest rates has led to a 19% drop in mortgage demand compared to one year ago. While some reports indicate rates are nearing the 7% mark, other reports confirm they have already surpassed it. The shift is creating new hurdles for buyers in a stagnant housing market, specifically impacting regions such as North Texas. The Federal Reserve did not hike mortgage rates today.Why it mattersHigh interest rates increase the monthly cost of home loans, reducing the number of buyers who can afford a