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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage is now at 6.
Mortgage rates in the US have reached their highest level in a year. 58% last week. This increase may impact prospective homebuyers in Odessa , as higher mortgage rates can add to borrowing costs.
Further details on the current mortgage rates and their effects on the housing market are available from the source. For those interested in learning more about the current state of mortgage rates and how they may affect local home sales, additional information can be found through the Odessa American.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Mortgage rates in the US have reached their highest level in a year. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage is now at 6.66%, up from 6.58% last week. This increase may impact prospective homebuyers…
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