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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%

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Mortgage rates have increased in the US, with the average 30-year rate now at its highest point in a year. This marks the fourth week in a row that rates have risen. The current average rate is 6.66%, a notable increase from previous weeks. For more information on this development and how it may affect the local housing market, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC).

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Category: local · Published: July 30, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%

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