Money & Finance·May 20, 2026

US Mortgage Rates Rose Last Week to an Almost Two-Month High

US mortgage rates increased last week to an almost two-month high, weighing on home purchase activity.

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US mortgage rates increased last week to an almost two-month high, weighing on home purchase activity.

US mortgage rates increased last week to an almost two-month high, weighing on home purchase activity.

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US mortgage rates increased last week to an almost two-month high, weighing on home purchase activity.

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