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By Steve Thompson | October 23, 2026
22.5% of Mortgages Now Carry Rates of 6% or More, but Two-Thirds Remain Below 5%, Realtor.com Finds
Realtor.com's analysis of FHFA data shows the rate lock-in barely eased in the second quarter, with a record 42.8% of mortgages originated during the pandemic boom and the 6%-plus share…
By Steve Thompson | October 23, 2026
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