Equifax (EFX) says mortgage industry volumes ran below expectations after the 30-year rate rose ~30bps since April to about 6.6%

Equifax's commentary on mortgage industry volumes suggests weakness in housing activity as higher rates increasingly deter potential buyers.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Jul 2026, 13:00 UTCOn the live feed at 12:40 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Equifax (EFX) says mortgage industry volumes ran below expectations after the 30-year rate rose ~30bps since April to about 6.6%

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With the 30-year mortgage rate up about 30 basis points, this could reflect broader pressure on economic growth and consumer sentiment, potentially impacting sectors tied to real estate and borrowing.

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