30-year mortgage rate tops 7% for first time in over a year
By The BriefBrief
Mortgage rates rose to a new high in 2026, with the 30-year rate crossing 7% for the first time in over a year. The increase makes it more expensive to buy a home using a mortgage loan.
WHO:Mortgage rates
WHAT:The 30-year mortgage rate crossed 7% for the first time in over a year.