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Mortgage rates near three-year high
Original: Mortgage rates approach their highest level in 3 years: Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, October 1, 2026
Mortgage and refinance interest rates have climbed to approach their highest level in three years, according to a daily rate tracker published Thursday, October 1, 2026. The rise means higher borrowing costs for home buyers and a weaker incentive to refinance existing loans. Lenders and finance commentators are closely watching whether rates will break the three-year high in the coming days.
Why now: Rising mortgage rates directly affect home buyers and homeowners weighing purchases or refinancing.
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- Mortgage rates approach their highest level in 3 years: Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Yahoo Finance
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