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Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% on Thursday.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5913851/mortgage-rates-one-year-high-july-2026

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