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The rising cost of borrowing piles more financial pressure onto consumers

NPR | By Stephan Bisaha
Published October 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM PDT

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.

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Stephan Bisaha