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At 7.28%, the American dream just got a $215-a-month surcharge

October 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM Jacquelyn Omotalade HousingWire

On a $429,100 median home with 20% down, principal and interest rises from about $2,130 to $2,350

Originally reported by HousingWire.
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