CBS News September 04, 2026 • 20:34

Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think. - cbsnews.com

By Mary Cunningham

Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think. - cbsnews.com

Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.

Mortgage rates have confounded house hunters this year by steadily ticking higher. That trend is likely to continue, according to economists, with some predicting rates will climb back above 7%.
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