Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027?

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 15 Oct 2026, 2:01 AM MYT (2 hr ago)

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Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers

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Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027?

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