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Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month High, Freezing Out Homebuyers In Peak Season

Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month High, Freezing Out Homebuyers In Peak Season The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to its highest level since August, threatening to derail the spring selling season as higher Treasury yields and renewed inflation pressure push loan costs.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: ZeroHedge ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from ZeroHedge says: Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month High, Freezing Out Homebuyers In Peak Season The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to its highest level since August, threatening to derail the spring selling season as higher Treasury yields and renewed inflation pressure push loan costs.

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  • Primary source: ZeroHedge
  • Published: May 22, 2026, 10:55 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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