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Home ownership squeezed as mortgage rates hit 7%
Original: Market Minute: Home ownership and 7% mortgage rates
Mortgage rates have climbed to around 7%, raising fresh concerns about home affordability across the United States. Analysts note that borrowing costs at this level are pushing monthly payments higher and keeping many would-be buyers out of the market, while existing owners with cheaper loans are staying put, tightening supply and weighing on home ownership rates.
Why now: Mortgage rates near 7% are renewing debate about housing affordability and the health of the US property market.
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