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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2023, Buyers Turn to ARMs

Original: As Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2023, Buyers Look at ARMs

Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level since 2023, prompting prospective homebuyers to consider adjustable-rate mortgages as a way to afford purchases. The shift marks a return of a borrowing option that fell out of favor after the last rate cycle, as fixed-rate loans near recent highs squeeze affordability.

Why now: High mortgage rates directly affect housing affordability, making financing choices a hot topic for buyers.

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As Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2023, Buyers Look at ARMs · The New York Times

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