Here’s the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage — or a car

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Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Stephan Bisaha. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Mortgage rates have hit their highest level in almost three years, making buying a home more challenging at a time when housing prices are already high.

It's not just mortgages being at their highest level in almost three years — but the cost of loans for cars and higher education are among the borrowing costs affected, too.

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