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US Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in a Year as Fed Uncertainty and Iran Tensions Loom

U.S. mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in a year, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.66% for the week ending July 30, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released Thursday.

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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a break from elevated home loan borrowing costs

The Independent UK

US sees 30-year fixed-rate mortgages climb to highest level in nearly a year

Rates have been on an upward trend this year, largely due to the war with Iran, which has sharply driven up crude oil prices and fueled expectations of hotter inflation

The Independent UK

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Mortgage Rates Are Stuck in the Mid-6s for 2026 — Should You Buy Now or Keep Waiting?

Mortgage rates are refusing to disappear from the homebuying conversation in 2026. As of early July 2026, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.49%, reinforcing what many buyers have experienced throughout the year: rates remain well above the record lows of 2020 and 2021 but have…

The Free Financial Advisor

30-Year Mortgage Rates Eased To Lowest Level Since Mid-May. Yet Homebuying Demand Showed Little Response.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to its lowest level in seven weeks even as home sales remained well below historical norms.

International Business Times

Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week, tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced

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America In Focus: Inflation hits 3-year high, Wall Street rallies and Musk becomes a trillionaire

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years, new data showed this week, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

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Pulte pick raises concerns about DNI independence

President Donald Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence got mixed reviews Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as some worried that the Trump ally may seek to weaponize the agency. Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and…

Roll Call

Who is Bill Pulte? Trump names FHFA Director as acting Intelligence Chief in major leadership shift

Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has been appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence by President Donald Trump in a major administrative reshuffle. Known for overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Pulte has primarily worked in housing finance and business sectors. His unexpected move into intelligence…

The Economic Times

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, the highest level in 9 months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nine months, another setback for prospective homebuyers

AAP

US mortgage rates climb to 6.51% reaching their highest level since last summer

Several factors influence mortgage rates, including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions and bond market investors’ economic and inflation expectations

The Independent UK

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, driving up borrowing costs for homebuyers during what's traditionally the housing market's busiest time of the year

AAP

Average US long-term mortgage rates continue to rise

The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.37%, up from 6.3% last week, Freddie Mac reported

The Independent UK

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers in the midst of the spring homebuying season

The Independent UK

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Self-Employed Borrowers Face Higher Hurdles in Today’s Mortgage Market

Hopes that Americans could finally get more affordable mortgages due to falling interest rates have been dashed in recent weeks as geopolitical tensions are pushing rates up once again.

International Business Times UK

Michael Burry Bets On PayPal As X Money Threat Looms — Sees Mispricing Opportunity

PayPal's stock rose after Michael Burry disclosed a 3.5% stake amid activist buzz and competition from Elon Musk's X Money, while legal challenges and CEO departure add to the uncertainty.

The Independent UK

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months

Fortune

Bill Ackman’s $64 billion Universal Music play is part of his strategy to become the next Warren Buffett

Ackman, a self-described Buffett “devotee,” is following his idol’s playbook to access “permanent capital” by trying to jointly list his hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, and Universal Music Group.

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Fannie Mae Stock Is ‘Stupidly Cheap’ Says Billionaire Bill Ackman. What Barchart Data Says.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman believes that Fannie Mae’s stock is super cheap against the current geopolitical setup.

Barchart

Bill Ackman Emphasizes Rare Buying Opportunity in Freddie Mac Stock

Amidst U.S.-Iran war-driven market fears, Bill Ackman sees a rare, high-upside opportunity in beaten-down mortgage giant Freddie Mac.

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There Is No Housing Shortage: What Legendary Investor Michael Burry Really Thinks Is Wrong with the U.S. Housing Market

Michael Burry rejects the housing-shortage narrative, arguing policy‑driven immobility and wealth‑driven demand are the real culprits. He’s bullish on Fannie and Freddie but not on the broader market.

International Business Times UK

Michael Burry Concurs With Bill Ackman Over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac's Potential 10X Returns

Bill Ackman and Michael Burry see Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as undervalued, predicting potential 10X returns in the near term.

Fortune

Bill Ackman told spooked investors to get over the Iran war and buy Fannie and Freddie. Stocks surged 40% the next day

The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO is the largest shareholder in each company and stands to benefit the most from the stock surge.

The Independent UK

Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than six months, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers during what’s supposed to be the busiest time of the year for the housing market

Barchart

Freddie Mac Stock Just Hit a New 52-Week Low. Should You Buy the Dip or Stay Far, Far Away?

Freddie Mac’s recent plunge reflects shaking confidence in the Trump-era privatization narrative. So, should you buy, sell or hold the stock now?

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