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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Alex Veiga, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the current mortgage rates and their impact on the housing market are available from mortgage buyer Freddie Mac and other sources, including KSAT 12.
Mortgage rates in the US have reached their highest level in a year. 58% last week. This increase may affect prospective homebuyers in San Antonio , adding to their borrowing costs.
Higher mortgage rates can limit purchasing power, causing some homebuyers to delay their purchases. This may be a factor in the sluggish US home sales this year. Further details on the current mortgage rates and their impact on the housing market are available from mortgage buyer Freddie Mac and other sources, including KSAT 12.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) 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 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate is now at 6.66%, up from 6.58% last week. This increase may affect prospective homebuyers in…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 30, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
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