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US Mortgage News: Rates Hold Near 7.4% as Sales Slump

US mortgage news on October 22, 2026 shows a housing market still struggling with borrowing costs near a three-year high. Rates eased slightly this week, but not enough to bring buyers back. Here is what happened, why it matters, and what borrowers can do now. US Mortgage News: Where Mortgage Rates Stand Today Freddie Mac’s

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