American dream of owning a home out of reach for many as mortgage rates soar (again)

NBC NewsSeptember 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM

Interest rates on a 30-year fixed mortgage soared to 7. 2%. Coupled with near record high prices, it’s putting homeownership out of reach for millions.

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