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US 30-year mortgage rates top 7%, highest in Trump presidency

US mortgage rates have exceeded 7.0 per cent, data showed Thursday, reaching their highest level since Donald Trump returned to the presidency as voters grapple with high costs of living ahead of midterm elections.

US 30-year mortgage rates top 7%, highest in Trump presidency

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US mortgage rates have exceeded 7.0 per cent, data showed Thursday, reaching their highest level since Donald Trump returned to the presidency as voters grapple with high costs of living ahead of midterm...

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US mortgage rates have exceeded 7.0 per cent, data showed Thursday, reaching their highest level since Donald Trump returned to the presidency as voters grapple with high costs of living ahead of midterm elections.

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