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30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb to 7.55%
Original: Mortgage Rates Today, October 8, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 7.55%
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.55% on October 8, 2026, according to rate tracking reported by the Wall Street Journal. The uptick adds pressure on homebuyers already dealing with elevated borrowing costs, keeping monthly payments high and pushing some prospective buyers to delay purchases or seek smaller loans.
Why now: Homebuyers and homeowners are closely watching rising rates for their impact on housing affordability.
Wall Street Journal30-year mortgageUS housing market
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