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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, pushing up homebuyers' borrowing costs
By Alex Veiga, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.43% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.72%.When...
Key takeaway 43% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The rise in mortgage rates to 6.49% will likely have a significant impact on homebuyers in Tomball , where the housing market has been closely tied to the overall Houston area's economic trends. With higher borrowing costs, prospective buyers may need to reassess their budgets and consider factors like transportation costs, given Tomball's location within the larger Houston metropolitan area. The elevated mortgage rates could also affect local businesses that rely on the housing market, such as construction companies, real estate agents, and home decor retailers. As the national housing slump continues, Tomball residents and businesses will be watching to see how the local market responds to these changes, particularly in terms of sales and pricing. The city's growth and development plans may also need to take into account the potential slowdown in home sales, which could have broader implications for the local economy and community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.43% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.72%.When...
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