Mortgage rates in the US
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Mortgage rates in the US hit highest level since August 2025

Mortgage rates in the United States rose last week to their highest level since August 2025. The rate hike is putting a damper on the housing market in the world's largest economy.

The average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage, the most common mortgage term, rose by 0.09 percentage point to 6.65 percent during the week ending Friday, May 22, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The average interest rate is calculated based on data from lenders that account for 75 percent of lending.

Since the United States and Israel began the war against Iran on February 28, 30-year mortgage rates have risen by just over 0.50 percentage point.

Higher market interest rates due to inflation concerns are driving the increase.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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