Your Money Minute 7 Percent Mortgages Are Back 9/22/26
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Sep 22, 2026 Mortgage rates have climbed back above 7%, rattling homebuyers, housing activity, the economy, and markets. The discussion explores how recent conflict reversed optimism, why today’s rates feel especially steep after the era of 3% loans, and the risks of adjustable-rate mortgages. Historical rate comparisons add perspective.
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Seven Percent Rates Hit Housing And Markets
- Mortgage rates above 7% can pressure both housing and the broader economy.
- Rates had fallen to 5.99% before the Iran war disrupted hopes for a strong real-estate year.
War Reversed A Promising Housing Outlook
- A sudden geopolitical shock reversed improving mortgage conditions.
- Rates carried a five handle before the Iran conflict, then rose after mortgages reached 5.99%.
Normal Rates Can Still Feel Unaffordable
- A 7% mortgage is historically ordinary but psychologically difficult in today’s market.
- Buyers face rising home prices at the same time fall-season borrowing costs increase.