Mortgage rates hit 18% in 1981. Here's how that compares with buying a home today
In fall 1981, mortgage rates reached 18.63%, the highest level recorded since Freddie Mac began tracking weekly mortgage rates in 1971. This remains the record high for 30-year fixed mortgages. The article compares those historical rates with current mortgage costs for homebuyers today.
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