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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk KHOU Houston
· March 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The average long-term mortgage rate in the US has risen to 6.
Mortgage rates have increased, affecting local homebuyers in The Woodlands . The average long-term mortgage rate in the US has risen to 6.22%. This rate is the highest it has been in over three months. For those looking to purchase or refinance a home, this change may impact their decision. Further details on this development are available from KHOU Houston, the source of this information.
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Category: local Published: March 19, 2026 Source: KHOU Houston Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Mortgage rates have increased, affecting local homebuyers in The Woodlands. The average long-term mortgage rate in the US has risen to 6.22%. This rate is the highest it has been in over three…
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