Mortgage rates surge to their highest level in nearly three years

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BREAKING — Mortgage Professional America reports that mortgage rates have climbed to their highest point in nearly three years, driven by rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation that continue to lift borrowing costs toward territory last seen in late 2023. The upward pressure on rates shows little sign of easing as broader economic conditions keep the cost of financing elevated across the market.

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