Even more borrowers choose riskier mortgages, as higher interest rates crush affordability

A finance story from the U.S., reported by CNBC Top News.

Finance · the U.S. · October 14, 2026

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Interest rates on mortgages continue to rise, leaving some buyers to choose riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages to find savings.

Reported by CNBC Top News, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at CNBC Top News →

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