The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for a fifth consecutive week to its highest level in just over a year, marking the latest strain for prospective homebuyers who are facing steep borrowing costs

US 30-year mortgage rates hit 6.81%, the highest in a year, as applications drop 6.4%. Crypto-backed mortgage products offer an alternative at a

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for a fifth consecutive week to its highest level in just over a year, marking the latest strain for prospective homebuyers who are…