US mortgage rates have climbed for five consecutive weeks, reaching a yearly high. This trend makes homeownership increasingly difficult for many American families. Higher borrowing costs are slowing down home sales across the United States. Meanwhile, 15-year fixed mortgage rates have slightly decreased for refinancers. Persistent high borrowing costs will likely pressure the housing market in coming months.

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…