Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb in February Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, reaching a two-month peak and sustaining this level for over a week, indicating a potential shift in home affordability trends. This escalation reflects the highest rates since late November, with the average for a 30-year fixed loan now at 7.16%. The increase is making it even more difficult for many American’s already struggling to afford housing. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Thursday's PCE Price Index Release to Shine a Spotlight on Inflation Trends READ MORE Household Debt Climbs but Economy Shows Signs of Robust Growth READ MORE China's Price Plunge: Fastest Consumer Cost Drop in Over a Decade Signals Economic Woes READ MORE Larry Fink joins Jamie Dimon and Jerome Powell is sounding the alarm on ‘snowballing’ national debt: ‘The situation is more urgent than I can ever remember’ READ MORE Market Tremors: NY Community Bancorp's Record Drop Highlights Commercial Real Estate Concerns READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment