• Freddie Mac’s PMMS showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.03% as of Sept. 24, 2026.
• Rate rose from 6.95% the prior week; compared with 6.30% a year earlier.
• 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.42%, up from 6.26% the prior week; versus 5.49% a year earlier.
• Survey covers conventional, conforming, fully amortizing purchase loans with 20% down payments for borrowers with excellent credit.

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