The U.S. Treasury market is signaling potential difficulties for home buyers as mortgage rates have surged to their highest level of 2026. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased recently, raising concerns about whether rates may soon hit 7%. This rise translates to significantly higher long-term costs for borrowers, which adds obstacles for those looking to buy homes.

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The Treasury market is flashing a warning sign for home buyers. Are 7% mortgage rates next?

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to its highest level of 2026

Aarthi Swaminathan

July 23, 2026, 1:03 p.m. ET

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A "For Sale" sign in front of a condominium. Every percentage-point increase in mortgage rates means thousands of dollars in extra costs to the loan borrower over the life of the loan.Photo: Getty Images

Mortgage rates jumped to a new high for the year, putting another hurdle in front of house hunters eager to buy.

Now the question is whether the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate will go back up to 7%.

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Aarthi Swaminathan

Aarthi Swaminathan is a MarketWatch personal finance reporter covering residential real estate. She is the winner of a silver award for Best Collection of Work by an Individual Covering Residential Real Estate from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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