Mortgage rates rose this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.69% from last week's reading of 6.66%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.63% a year ago.A TALE OF TWO HOUSING MARKETS: LUXURY DEMAND SURGES AS AFFORDABILITY SQUEEZES STARTER-HOME BUYERS"While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory imp...
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year
HALO Newsroom
Aug 7, 2026 • 1 month ago
HALO Observer Insight
An independent HALO consumer takeaway — for costs, wellness, or policy context — will appear here automatically for this story. HALO adds this original editorial insight to every syndicated report before publication.