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Benchmark mortgage rate hits highest mark in more than a year
Summary by Inflation News Editorial Desk Max Rego , as published by The Hill Business
· September 3, 2026
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Key points According to Freddie Mac, the rate is currently 6. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate has reached its highest point in over a year.
The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate has reached its highest point in over a year. According to Freddie Mac, the rate is currently 6.71 percent, up from 6.66 percent the previous week. This increase may lead to lower purchasing power for those looking to buy a home.
Further details on the mortgage rate can be found through Freddie Mac's report. The recent increase marks a significant change in the mortgage market.
The higher mortgage rate may impact prospective homebuyers, but full analysis and context are available from the original source.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: The Hill Business Reading time: 1 min
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