Mortgage rates have increased again, affecting the cost of borrowing for homebuyers. The average rate for a long-term home loan is now at its highest point in over a year. Borrowing costs for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also rose.

A comparison with last week's rates shows an increase in the benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage. This rise in rates can impact homebuyers' purchasing power.

Further details on the current mortgage rates and their impact on home sales are available from the source, including historical rate comparisons and the effects of higher rates on borrowers.