Mortgage Rates Hit Annual Highs as Housing Sales Growth Begins to Stagnate

By Logan Mohtashami · HousingWire · 2026-07-25

Mortgage Rates Hit Annual Highs as Housing Sales Growth Begins to Stagnate

According to HousingWire, recent spikes in mortgage rates are finally starting to weigh on the residential market, even as year-over-year pending sales figures remain positive. While the industry has avoided a significant drop so far in 2026, the current growth rate is cooling ra

According to HousingWire, recent spikes in mortgage rates are finally starting to weigh on the residential market, even as year-over-year pending sales figures remain positive. While the industry has avoided a significant drop so far in 2026, the current growth rate is cooling ra