Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since War Began
Mortgage rates in the U.S. have reached 6.5%, the highest level since the onset of the ongoing war in the Middle East. This increase is attributed to rising inflation concerns and the prolonged conflict with Iran. Homebuyers are facing challenges as these rates continue to climb amidst economic uncertainty.
- ▪The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has risen to 6.5%.
- ▪This is the highest mortgage rate recorded since the war began.
- ▪The increase in rates is linked to growing inflation concerns and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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| Original publisher | NYT > Business |
| Canonical URL | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/business/mortgage-rates-rise-economy.html |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000 |
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesJune 1, 2026, 8:41 p.m. ETU.S. Strikes on Iran5 Main IssuesStrikes in LebanonTimeline of WarAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTMortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since War BeganThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose amid growing concerns over inflation and as the war with Iran showed no sign of ending.Listen · 2:27 min Share full article10 window.registerInteractive && window.registerInteractive("100000010918405"); .dw-chart-subhed { line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: nyt-franklin; color: #121212; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; } U.S.
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