Benchmark mortgage rate reaches 14-month high
The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.76% this week, reaching its highest level in 14 months, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The rate increased from 6.71% a week earlier as global bond yields continued to rise, according to the supplied report. The previous high was recorded for the week ending June 26.
The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached a 14-month high this week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.
The benchmark rate was 6.76%, up from 6.71% a week earlier. The increase came as global bond yields continued to rise, according to the supplied report.
The rate was at its highest point since the week ending June 26.
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