Event Brief
Mortgage rates hit 7.2%, pushing homeownership out of reach
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Interest rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage have soared to 7.2%. With home prices near record highs, the combined effect is making homeownership unattainable for millions.
WHO: 30-year fixed mortgage borrowers
WHAT: 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates rose to 7.2%, worsening affordability alongside near record high home prices.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 9:10 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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