Mortgage Rates Hitting 8% This Year Is Not Impossible—and Yet, That Shouldn’t Be Buyers’ Biggest Concern

Real Estate News · October 12, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Dina Sartore-Bodo · 4 min read at the source

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As mortgage rates continue to climb, buyers are concerned when they'll hit their peak. Is 8% bound to be that number?

Reported by Dina Sartore-Bodo for Realtor.com (Finance), originally published October 12, 2026.

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Topics: Finance, Bonds, Daily Email, Homebuyer Behavior, Money Monday, Mortgages, Slot 03

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