US 30-year mortgage rates top 7%, highest in Trump presidency

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• 01WASHINGTON — U.S. mortgage rates have exceeded 7.0 percent, data showed Thursday, reaching their highest level since Donald Trump returned to the presidency as voters grapple with high costs of living ahead of midterm elections.
• 02This is the highest average level since January 16 last year, just days before Trump returned to the White House, according to data from mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac.
• 03The popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.03 percent as of Thursday, a stark uptick from 6.30 percent the same period a year ago.
• 04US 30-year mortgage rates top 7%, highest in Trump presidency.
• 05War in the Middle East, which unfolded after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran in late February, has caused fuel prices to surge as Tehran retaliated by blocking a vital waterway for energy transit.
• 06Affordability is a major concern for U.S. voters just weeks before key midterm elections in November.
• 07The cost of regular gasoline, which U.S. households rely on, and diesel needed by farmers and truckers have both rocketed — putting pressure on consumers and businesses alike.