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Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year

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What happened

Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.

Key facts

  • Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:01:44 UTC.

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