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Mortgage rates near three-year high as October begins
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 are approaching their highest level in three years, according to Yahoo Finance's daily rate tracker for Thursday, October 1, 2026. Borrowers face elevated costs on both new home loans and refinancing, with the upward trend squeezing affordability for prospective homebuyers and prompting many to weigh whether to lock in rates now or wait for potential relief.
Why now: Rising borrowing costs directly affect homebuyers and homeowners considering refinancing, making daily rate movements closely watched.
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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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