As Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2023, Buyers Look at ARMs

New York Times - Oct 1, 2026

The average 30-year, fixed-rate home loan rose to 7.28 percent, up from 6.34 percent a year ago. More buyers are now turning to adjustable-rate mortgages.

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