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25.03.202611:00:00UTC+00U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Tick Higher to 6.43%, Extending Upward Pressure on Homebuyers

The average 30-year mortgage rate in the United States, as measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), has risen to 6.43%, up from 6.30% previously. The latest data, updated on 25 March 2026, underscores continued borrowing cost pressures in the housing market.

This uptick adds further strain to affordability for prospective homebuyers, particularly those reliant on traditional 30-year fixed-rate loans. While the increase from the prior reading is modest in absolute terms, the continued upward drift in rates may weigh on purchase activity and refinancing demand.

Market participants will be watching closely to see whether this latest move signals a sustained climb in mortgage costs or a short-term fluctuation within a higher-for-longer rate environment that has already reshaped U.S. housing demand and financing conditions.

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