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The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US rose to 6.69% as of August 8, 2026, from 6.66% a week earlier, marking a fifth consecutive weekly increase and the highest level since late July 2025. Mortgage rates continued to climb as the war with Iran and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged fueled inflation concerns. The rise in borrowing costs has further strained affordability, keeping many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. As a result, applications for new mortgages declined in the final two weeks of July, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. “While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory improving from the limited supply seen in recent years.”, said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist.
