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Three-Day Mortgage Rates Rise Adds $12K To First-Rate Buyers
Three-Day Mortgage Rates Rise Adds $12K To First-Rate Buyers In the three days ending May 1, 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage jumped 15 basis points to 6.38%, adding about $12,000 to the total closing cost for a typical first-rate buyer. The increase shrinks buying power and forces many