U.S. MORTGAGE RATES SURGE TO 7.30%

The average 30-year fixed mortgage contract rate climbed to 7.30%, up 18 basis points in one week and 84 basis points year-over-year, according to the MBA.

The 15-year fixed rate rose to 6.56%, while the 5-year adjustable rate jumped 37 basis points to 6.47%.

Rising borrowing costs are adding further pressure to U.S. housing affordability.
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