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Mortgage Demand Stalls as Rates Hold Near Yearly High

economy-finance · 2026-08-19

Mortgage applications showed no change last week as borrowing costs remained steady. Interest rates are near their highest level in a year, according to CNBC. The stable rates gave homebuyers and homeowners little incentive to act.

Key facts

  • Mortgage applications were flat last week
  • Borrowing costs held steady
  • Rates remain near their highest level in a year
  • CNBC reported the data
  • Homebuyers and homeowners had little reason to act

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  • CNBC

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