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The rising cost of borrowing piles more financial pressure onto consumers

NPR | By Stephan Bisaha

Published October 1, 2026 at 1:34 PM AKDT

Mortgage rates are at their highest level in almost three years. The rising cost of borrowing is driving life's major purchases further out of reach.

Stephan Bisaha